Sanwo-Olu not involved in Obasa’s impeachment – Aide
By Jeffrey Agbo
Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Gboyega Akosile, has said that the governor had nothing to do with the impeachment of the Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa.
Obasa (APC-Agege1) was impeached on Monday on allegations of misconduct and financial impropriety.
The assembly subsequently elected and swore in Deputy Speaker Mojisola Meranda (APC-Apapa 1) to replace Obasa while Fatai Adebola (APC-Ibeji-Lekki 1) was elected as the Deputy Speaker.
Speaking with NAN on Tuesday, Mr Akosile debunked rumour making the rounds that Sanwo-Olu was responsible for the removal of Obasa over a rift between him and the legislative arm.
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He said, “There is absolutely nothing true about that. I mean, no, the governor does not have a hand in it. It was purely a legislative matter.
“The governor is busy with serious matters, busy with taking care of the over 20 million Lagos population.
“What happened in the hallowed Chamber of the House of Assembly was purely the prerogative of the legislators.
“I mean, we saw on the media, just like you, that the legislators removed the Speaker. We watched like every other person. The governor must have watched it like any other person.
“I don’t think there is anything more to it other than that. So, absolutely, there is no hand of the governor in the impeachment of the speaker.”