The legal tussle over the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly resumed on Friday, March 7, at the State High Court in Ikeja, with Justice Yetunde Pinheiro adjourning proceedings until Monday, March 10.
The judge directed all parties to file and serve their necessary applications before the next hearing, ensuring all pending motions are addressed.
Among the applications, the Deputy Speaker and 36 other lawmakers have asked the court to dismiss the suit, arguing that the case is now an academic exercise.
Meanwhile, two new lawyers, Olusola Idowu (SAN) and Clement Onwuenwunor, joined the proceedings, representing some lawmakers and filing fresh applications.
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After hearing arguments from all counsels, Justice Pinheiro stated that the adjournment was necessary to uphold justice.
Speaking to journalists outside the courtroom, Obasa’s counsel, Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), said his client was not only contesting the legality of his removal but also challenging the allegations against him, including fraud, high-handedness, abuse of office, and gross misconduct.
“He was not given a fair hearing before his removal,” Fashanu stated.
On the other hand, Romeo Michael, counsel for 34 lawmakers recently joined in the case, said they have filed a counterclaim, asking the court to affirm Obasa’s removal as constitutional and in line with Section 92 of the 1999 Constitution.