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Lagos state – On Thursday, February 6, members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, expressed their unwavering support and loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for impressive achievements and the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Obasa absent as Lagos Assembly resumes plenary
The lawmakers hailed Tinubu for his performance as Lagos state governor, and for improving the nation’s socioeconomic fortune.
As reported by Vanguard, they resumed plenary of the assembly on Thursday, barely a month after Mudashiru Obasa, was removed as Speaker of the House.
Interestingly, during the plenary on Thursday, the embattled ex-speaker was conspicuously absent, stirring fresh concerns in the polity.
Why did the lawmaker’s back Tinubu’s reform?
From the report on Thursday, the lawmakers made their support known following a motion, under Personal Explanation by the lawmaker representing Epe Constituency I, Mr Abiodun Tobun, during plenary.
He noted that the cost of living had reduced, while the naira had appreciated against the dollar due to the government’s impactful policies.
Tobun, who noted that there was room for improvement, said there was also the need to commend the president for making bold decisions to fix the economy.
The members took turns reeling out various achievements by the Tinubu administration and political sagacity in Lagos, in particular, and Nigeria, in general.
The assembly member representing Eti Osa Constituency II, Mr Gbolahan Yishawu, contributed, saying “the president’s economic policies were apt and successful.”
Obasa fumes over removal as Lagos speaker
Legit.ng recalled that over the weekend, Obasa rejected his impeachment and said he would remain the speaker of the house until due process was followed.
The embattled lawmaker was accused of financial misappropriation and misconduct but has challenged the lawmakers to justify their allegations and disclose their evidence against him.
Obasa maintained that his impeachment would only be accepted if it was done according to the regulations and stated that his only crime was nurturing governorship ambitions.
Lagos GAC holds crucial meeting to decide Obasa’s fate
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that the highest decision-making body of the APC in Lagos state, the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), held a crucial meeting on Monday, February 3, to decide Mudashiru Obasa’s fate.
This move followed the reports of Obasa rejecting his impeachment by Lagos lawmakers and claims that President Tinubu ordered his reinstatement.
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