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The decision to return Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly will have negative implications for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, some of the lawmakers informed TheScrutinyNG on Tuesday.

Following the interventions of party leaders, especially President Bola Tinubu, Obasa, who was on January 13 sacked by 36 lawmakers in the 40-member House, returned to the Speaker’s seat following the resignation of former Speaker Mrs. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, during the plenary.

One of the lawmakers, a ranking member informed our correspondent that they were ‘forced to take the painful decision of returning Obasa as Speaker’.

“I have read some reports online where some people described us as cowards and said we should have continued to insist that we don’t want him (Obasa) again. I believe we have done our best and it is the right time for us to retreat in deference to the president and other party leaders who wanted him to return”.

“We held several meetings with the GAC and inform them that we don’t want him again. On several occasions, we also passed a vote of confidence on Meranda. Even last week when he stormed the House, we addressed the a joint press conference and said we don’t want this man as our Speaker again but the party leaders insisted that he must lead us. We bowed to party supremacy against our wish and that explains why some of us were emotional on Monday” he said.

Another lawmaker who also spoke with our correspondent said trouble may brew in the House again as the issues that led to the decision to remove Obasa as Speaker were not addressed.

He said while the lawmakers will respect Obasa’s office, the House cannot remain together as one again.

“The decision to impose him (Obasa) on us will surely have implication on the politics of the state. One, that action has created a sharp division and enmity in the House. No matter how he tries, the House can never remain the same again. We will respect his office as Speaker but we will have nothing to do with him. The reality is that, we can never move or roll as one again”.

“Going forward, I believe this will also influence the 2027 elections in Lagos State. We can never go into any election again as one family. In 2023, we went into the election as one family, yet we lost Lagos in the presidential election and struggled to retain the governorship. Now, we will be going to the 2027 election as a bitterly divided House. So, what do you expect?”.

“2027 is still far but I really don’t see anything changing, if not, it may even get worse. Nobody can say with certainty what will be but definitely, it is not going to be anything pleasant”.

“Two, the legislature and the executive can never roll together again. Obasa and Governor Sanwo-Olu can never work harmoniously again and the leaders know it. So, it is going to be strictly business. No formality or camaraderie of any sort. For now, everybody will be watching his back” he said.

When asked if Obasa will resign to pave the way for the election of another speaker, the lawmaker said “ From the look of things, I don’t think so. I think he will serve out his term as Speaker. That is what the party leader wants”.
https://thescrutinyng.com/obasas-return-things-can-never-remain-the-same-again-in-lagos-assembly-lawmakers/

Tinubu is the party leader. In case.

the lawmakers were really stressed. see them looking like bandits

hisexcellency34:
the lawmakers were really stressed. see them looking like bandits

it's very wrong to insult your elders

Of course things will never be the same. Some of them will be kissing the house goodbye next election cycle because the try to assert themselves.

Party supremacy... obasa work reach there. Even if they wanted to bullied him out,they should have given him a fair hearing in the house,not to take such decision in his absence. If them get mind them for pass the motion to remove him while he is on that seat.

you are right. they are afraid of him

EcoLaw:
Party supremacy... obasa work reach there. Even if they wanted to bullied him out,they should have given him a fair hearing in the house,not to take such decision in his absence. If them get mind them for pass the motion to remove him while he is on that seat.

Eniad:
it's very wrong to insult your elders

That’s isn’t an insult, that is a description

You must succumb to your master in Aso Rock. I see you guys (members of Lagos state house of assembly) as objects of ridicule including your governor

Na Fubara be their problem, bunch of mugus

It was a sad and disgusting humiliation for the majority of the house assembly members who beat a cowardly retreat.
There's peace at the moment, but I'm sure that the last has not been heard of the saga.
I wonder what the end game for the powers that be is, but I would expect a lot of clandestine anti-party activities going forward.
I won't be surprised at all if the ruling party in Lagos loses out (both at the presidential and gubernatorial elections) come '27.

I'm sorry to say this. This degree of superior mind control can only transpire in southwest politics. Where else in Nigeria would 36 members out of 40 take a decision and they'd all be forced to collectively rescind it? Not in southeast, definitely not in the north or south south.

EcoLaw:
Party supremacy... obasa work reach there. Even if they wanted to bullied him out,they should have given him a fair hearing in the house,not to take such decision in his absence. If them get mind them for pass the motion to remove him while he is on that seat.

You keep on supporting all the bad bad things from the party

So the allegations against him were not grave enough

Nigeria is such a joke sha

Thescrutinyng:
The decision to return Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly will have negative implications for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, some of the lawmakers informed TheScrutinyNG on Tuesday.

Following the interventions of party leaders, especially President Bola Tinubu, Obasa, who was on January 13 sacked by 36 lawmakers in the 40-member House, returned to the Speaker’s seat following the resignation of former Speaker Mrs. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, during the plenary.

One of the lawmakers, a ranking member informed our correspondent that they were ‘forced to take the painful decision of returning Obasa as Speaker’.

“I have read some reports online where some people described us as cowards and said we should have continued to insist that we don’t want him (Obasa) again. I believe we have done our best and it is the right time for us to retreat in deference to the president and other party leaders who wanted him to return”.

“We held several meetings with the GAC and inform them that we don’t want him again. On several occasions, we also passed a vote of confidence on Meranda. Even last week when he stormed the House, we addressed the a joint press conference and said we don’t want this man as our Speaker again but the party leaders insisted that he must lead us. We bowed to party supremacy against our wish and that explains why some of us were emotional on Monday” he said.

Another lawmaker who also spoke with our correspondent said trouble may brew in the House again as the issues that led to the decision to remove Obasa as Speaker were not addressed.

He said while the lawmakers will respect Obasa’s office, the House cannot remain together as one again.

“The decision to impose him (Obasa) on us will surely have implication on the politics of the state. One, that action has created a sharp division and enmity in the House. No matter how he tries, the House can never remain the same again. We will respect his office as Speaker but we will have nothing to do with him. The reality is that, we can never move or roll as one again”.

“Going forward, I believe this will also influence the 2027 elections in Lagos State. We can never go into any election again as one family. In 2023, we went into the election as one family, yet we lost Lagos in the presidential election and struggled to retain the governorship. Now, we will be going to the 2027 election as a bitterly divided House. So, what do you expect?”.

“2027 is still far but I really don’t see anything changing, if not, it may even get worse. Nobody can say with certainty what will be but definitely, it is not going to be anything pleasant”.

“Two, the legislature and the executive can never roll together again. Obasa and Governor Sanwo-Olu can never work harmoniously again and the leaders know it. So, it is going to be strictly business. No formality or camaraderie of any sort. For now, everybody will be watching his back” he said.

When asked if Obasa will resign to pave the way for the election of another speaker, the lawmaker said “ From the look of things, I don’t think so. I think he will serve out his term as Speaker. That is what the party leader wants”.
https://thescrutinyng.com/obasas-return-things-can-never-remain-the-same-again-in-lagos-assembly-lawmakers/

Yoerubas are naturally political thugs

They are procedures you use in removing a leader,the way they handled it was like a betrayal,when he was on holiday. If this is not checked,one day if the president is not in town,some party members will just sit and announce his impeachment even without him being there to defend himself.

ambale:
You keep on supporting all the bad bad things from the party

So the allegations against him were not grave enough

Nigeria is such a joke sha

you are right. i think that is one reason Tinubu reversed it

EcoLaw:
They are procedures you use in removing a leader,the way they handled it was like a betrayal,when he was on holiday. If this is not checked,one day if the president is not in town,some party members will just sit and announce his impeachment even without him being there to defend himself.

EcoLaw:
They are procedures you use in removing a leader,the way they handled it was like a betrayal,when he was on holiday. If this is not checked,one day if the president is not in town,some party members will just sit and announce his impeachment even without him being there to defend himself.

Na because of this reason dey actually did that

Even with the fact he lost the confidence of majority of the house, he still foisted himself on them

Definitely he's not a good man and leader

We Yorubas should stop deceiving ourselves that we are democrats. We are pseudo-feudalists with cultural monarchy.

Democracy does not fit Yorubaland.

There is no need wasting money going to elections when one man can sit in the comfort of his house decide who gets what position.

The Lagos HOA is hereby rendered impotent and useless going forward...

..You are all Thief'nubu clowns..

well said

Dalohad:
We Yorubas should stop deceiving ourselves that we democrats. We are pseudo-feudalists with cultural monarchy.

Democracy does not fit Yorubaland.

There is no need wasting money going to elections when on man can sit in the comfort of his house decide who gets what position.

The Lagoa HOA is hereby rendered impotent and useless going forward...

Thescrutinyng:
The decision to return Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly will have negative implications for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, some of the lawmakers informed TheScrutinyNG on Tuesday.

Following the interventions of party leaders, especially President Bola Tinubu, Obasa, who was on January 13 sacked by 36 lawmakers in the 40-member House, returned to the Speaker’s seat following the resignation of former Speaker Mrs. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, during the plenary.

One of the lawmakers, a ranking member informed our correspondent that they were ‘forced to take the painful decision of returning Obasa as Speaker’.

“I have read some reports online where some people described us as cowards and said we should have continued to insist that we don’t want him (Obasa) again. I believe we have done our best and it is the right time for us to retreat in deference to the president and other party leaders who wanted him to return”.

“We held several meetings with the GAC and inform them that we don’t want him again. On several occasions, we also passed a vote of confidence on Meranda. Even last week when he stormed the House, we addressed the a joint press conference and said we don’t want this man as our Speaker again but the party leaders insisted that he must lead us. We bowed to party supremacy against our wish and that explains why some of us were emotional on Monday” he said.

Another lawmaker who also spoke with our correspondent said trouble may brew in the House again as the issues that led to the decision to remove Obasa as Speaker were not addressed.

He said while the lawmakers will respect Obasa’s office, the House cannot remain together as one again.

“The decision to impose him (Obasa) on us will surely have implication on the politics of the state. One, that action has created a sharp division and enmity in the House. No matter how he tries, the House can never remain the same again. We will respect his office as Speaker but we will have nothing to do with him. The reality is that, we can never move or roll as one again”.

“Going forward, I believe this will also influence the 2027 elections in Lagos State. We can never go into any election again as one family. In 2023, we went into the election as one family, yet we lost Lagos in the presidential election and struggled to retain the governorship. Now, we will be going to the 2027 election as a bitterly divided House. So, what do you expect?”.

“2027 is still far but I really don’t see anything changing, if not, it may even get worse. Nobody can say with certainty what will be but definitely, it is not going to be anything pleasant”.

“Two, the legislature and the executive can never roll together again. Obasa and Governor Sanwo-Olu can never work harmoniously again and the leaders know it. So, it is going to be strictly business. No formality or camaraderie of any sort. For now, everybody will be watching his back” he said.

When asked if Obasa will resign to pave the way for the election of another speaker, the lawmaker said “ From the look of things, I don’t think so. I think he will serve out his term as Speaker. That is what the party leader wants”.
https://thescrutinyng.com/obasas-return-things-can-never-remain-the-same-again-in-lagos-assembly-lawmakers/

I feel like Tinubu must have made a deal with obasa that if he assists in getting Obasa back in as the speaker, then he would not run for governorship in the next election

EcoLaw:
They are procedures you use in removing a leader,the way they handled it was like a betrayal,when he was on holiday. If this is not checked,one day if the president is not in town,some party members will just sit and announce his impeachment even without him being there to defend himself.

Lol... you trying to find a nice landing spot is funny 😁

franugo:
I feel like Tinubu must have made a deal with obasa that if he assists in getting Obasa back in as the speaker, then he would not run for governorship in the next election

Speaker for only 2 years and governor for 8 years and him pick speaker! Oga open your sense

Assetosky:
Speaker for only 2 years and governor for 8 years and him pick speaker! Oga open your sense

Well Obasa was definitely not going to win Lagos governorship election, he could not even keep his position without tinubu's assistance, he must know he's not in the running all things considered.

EcoLaw:
Party supremacy... obasa work reach there. Even if they wanted to bullied him out,they should have given him a fair hearing in the house,not to take such decision in his absence. If them get mind them for pass the motion to remove him while he is on that seat.

Oga, it's not a court. There's nothing like fair hearing. The lawmakers have all rights to remove the speaker and appoint another for any reason whatsoever.

It's not a court. Nobody is obligation to give obasa fqir hearing.

EcoLaw:
They are procedures you use in removing a leader,the way they handled it was like a betrayal,when he was on holiday. If this is not checked,one day if the president is not in town,some party members will just sit and announce his impeachment even without him being there to defend himself.

You're comparing impeachment which is related to the executive and removal which is purely legislative.

They are not comparable.

True people mistake the two

Dbegining:
You're comparing impeachment which is related to the executive and removal which is purely legislative.

They are not comparable.

EcoLaw:
Party supremacy... obasa work reach there. Even if they wanted to bullied him out,they should have given him a fair hearing in the house,not to take such decision in his absence. If them get mind them for pass the motion to remove him while he is on that seat.

You really make sense here, could be they are scared of him? what kind of politic do we practice in Nigeria, I'm not used to it

Politics of oppression & desperation 🤐

Thescrutinyng:
Two, the legislature and the executive can never roll together again. Obasa and Governor Sanwo-Olu can never work harmoniously again and the leaders know it. So, it is going to be strictly business. No formality or camaraderie of any sort. For now, everybody will be watching his back” he said.

so Sanwo is the person behind the Ousting of Obasa...But the obasa man want die ontop speakership.

franugo:
I feel like Tinubu must have made a deal with obasa that if he assists in getting Obasa back in as the speaker, then he would not run for governorship in the next election

From Tinibu's previous governorship candidates, i dont think Obasa will ever be a governorship choice for Mr President.