By Olaitan Ibrahim
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has hailed the judgement of the Lagos High Court which ruled that his removal was “illegal, unconstitutional and null and void.”
Justice Yetunde Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, gave the ruling on Wednesday.
The judge declared Obasa’s removal by 36 lawmakers during his official trip to the United States illegal, unconstitutional, and without legal standing.
It also nullified all proceedings and resolutions made by the Assembly on Jan. 13, the day of his removal.
Reacting, Obasa said the judgement would encourage Assembly members to move forward with unity and renewed purpose.
He said: “This is a victory for the Lagos State House of Assembly as an institution, and for both present and future members.
“The court’s decision today further strengthens our resolve to advance together in unity as lawmakers.