Sahara Reporters has revealed sensational details surrounding the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa, the embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Obasa, who was removed earlier this month over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office, reportedly resorted to desperate measures to nullify his impeachment, including hiding two maces to block the process.
Following his impeachment, Obasa swiftly fled to the United States, avoiding the immediate fallout. However, sources confirmed that he quietly returned to Abuja last weekend after receiving assurances that he would not face arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) or any other law enforcement agency. This assurance was critical given that Obasa is under investigation by the EFCC over allegations of misappropriating ₦43.5 billion in state funds.
Interestingly, Obasa’s loyalists in Lagos have been planning a grand reception to celebrate his return, despite his tarnished reputation. This has raised eyebrows among political observers, given the gravity of the accusations leveled against him.
In a bid to overturn his impeachment, Obasa pleaded with President Bola Tinubu during a high-stakes meeting in Abuja. Present at the meeting were Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, members of the Lagos Governor’s Advisory Council, and key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Sources disclosed that Obasa argued his impeachment should be nullified because the mace used during the session to remove him was not the official mace of the Lagos State House of Assembly. According to insiders, Obasa had deliberately hidden the two official maces of the Assembly to obstruct the process while he was abroad.
However, his claims were countered when it was revealed that the mace used for the impeachment was retrieved from the old Assembly building. This revelation undermined Obasa’s argument and placed him in a precarious position.
President Tinubu, reportedly displeased with the manner in which Obasa was removed without his prior knowledge, admonished all parties involved. He expressed frustration that the impeachment was carried out without his consent and that he had to learn about it through news reports and social media.
According to a source present at the meeting, Tinubu bluntly reminded Obasa that he was not born a Speaker and that the position was neither created for nor guaranteed to him. This statement underscored Tinubu’s stance that no individual is indispensable in politics, even within the APC’s stronghold in Lagos.
Obasa’s dramatic fall from grace is a stark reminder of how political fortunes can shift in an instant. Once a powerful figure in Lagos politics, he now faces the daunting task of rebuilding his reputation while navigating investigations into alleged financial misdeeds.
As Obasa returns to Lagos amidst plans for a grand welcome party, the question remains: will he manage to stage a political comeback, or has his impeachment marked the end of his political career? Only time will tell.
This unfolding saga highlights the intricate power dynamics at play within Nigeria’s political landscape, where loyalty, influence, and public perception can dictate the rise and fall of even the most entrenched figures.
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