Impeached Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, has declared that he holds no grudges against the lawmakers who voted him out, as he returned to the assembly complex on Thursday, February 27, insisting he remains the rightful Speaker.
Obasa, who was impeached on January 13 argued that due process was not followed in his removal, rendering it invalid.
“I am not against impeachment as long as it follows the constitutional process,” he said.
Despite securing an overwhelming 32 out of 38 votes against him, Obasa maintained a conciliatory tone, referring to the lawmakers who voted for his removal as his “brothers and sisters.”
“All my colleagues have always been my brothers. They have been loyal and dedicated to serving the people of Lagos, and we will continue to do that together,” he told reporters.
Obasa also reassured his colleagues that he harboured no plans for retaliation.
“I have no reservations, nothing against anybody, and no intention of victimization,” he said.
Following his impeachment, the assembly swiftly elected Mojisola Meranda as the first female Speaker of the House. However, Obasa’s dramatic return has raised speculation about a power shift.