Renowned Human Rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) and Dr. Muiz Banire (SAN and former Commissioner for the Environment in Lagos State) are among the counsel for 36 lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly, supporting the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker.
About 29 of the lawmakers, dressed in white showed up at the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja for the hearing of the impeached Speaker’s legal challenge of the Motion that removed him from office in January.
Legal representatives for Speaker Mojisola Meranda include lead counsel Mr. Tayo Oyetibo (SAN) alongside Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), Dr. Muiz Banire (SAN and former Commissioner for the Environment in Lagos State), Mr. Olu Daramola (SAN) and Mrs. Abimbola Akeredolu (SAN).
Other are Dr. Dada Awosika (SAN), Prof. Dayo Amokaye (SAN), Mr. Mofe Oyetibo (SAN), Mr. Olumide Oyewole, and Mr. Wunmi Okeremi.
Obasa, who was reportedly removed by 36 lawmakers on January 13, 2025, while he was out of the country, filed a lawsuit through his lawyer, Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), contesting the decision.
Meanwhile, the House has condemned an alleged “unsanctioned plenary session” held on Thursday by Obasa and three members, calling it unconstitutional. The House reaffirmed its support for Speaker Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda and dismissed any speculation about her resignation.
The Assembly reiterated its commitment to upholding legislative integrity and working in the best interest of Lagosians.
