The Lagos State House of Assembly has elected the lawmaker representing Ibeju-Lekki State Constituency 1, Mojeed Fatai, as the Deputy Speaker.
Naijaonpoint reports that Fatai’s election follows the elevation of the former deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mojisola Lasbat-Meranda of Apapa Constituency 1, to the position of speaker.
Recall that the House on Monday unanimously impeached former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, of Agege State Constituency 1, for gross misconduct and abuse of office.
Meanwhile, Obasa recently described the allegation that the House spent 17 billion naira on fixing a gate as spurious and funny.
Naijaonpoint reports that a self-proclaimed group, Lagos State Anti-Corruption Coalition, had accused the Assembly of spending the amount to construct a gate. The group also sought an investigation of the claim.
Speaking at plenary, Obasa said the allegation stemmed from the fear of some people over 2027 which is still more than two years away.
This was made known in a statement to Naijaonpoint by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Eromosele Ebhomele.
Obasa further debunked the claim that the House spent N200 million on its recently organised 22nd thanksgiving service for staff.
Addressing further claims by the group about the alleged relationship between him and the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, the Speaker denied attending the latter’s screening and confirmation by the National Assembly.