Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, and 29 lawmakers loyal to her arrived at the Lagos State High Court on Friday for the hearing of a lawsuit filed by former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, who is contesting his removal from office.
According to The PUNCH, Obasa, representing Agege, was ousted by 36 lawmakers on January 13, 2025, while he was reportedly out of the country.
In his legal challenge, dated February 12, 2025, and filed by his counsel, Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), he argued that his removal was unlawful.
Meranda is represented in court by a legal team led by Prof. Tayo Oyetibo (SAN), alongside other senior advocates, including Mr. Olu Daramola (SAN), Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), Dr. Muiz Banire (SAN), Mrs. Abimbola Akeredolu (SAN), Dr. Dada Awosika (SAN), Prof. Dayo Amokaye (SAN), Mr. Mofe Oyetibo (SAN), Mr. Olumide Oyewole, and Mr. Wunmi Okeremi.
As of the time of the court session, Meranda had arrived, and lawmakers had taken their seats in preparation for the proceedings.
