In a startling revelation about the recent impeachment of Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Fouad Oki, a prominent leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, has shared details of a shocking incident involving Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Oki recounted how Obasa delayed the governor for five hours before a significant legislative event.
According to Oki, the incident occurred when Governor Sanwo-Olu arrived at the Lagos State House of Assembly to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill. The governor, along with party leaders and other dignitaries, was kept waiting inside the chamber for an astonishing five hours. Despite the prolonged delay, Oki revealed that the impeached Speaker offered no apology or explanation upon his eventual arrival.
“Remember the day the governor unveiled the appropriation bill for 2025?” Oki asked during the interview. “The governor, party leadership, and dignitaries were made to wait for five hours. When he finally arrived, it wasn’t to offer an apology or provide an explanation. It was more about asserting his dominance and making it clear that he was the emperor of the House.”
Oki’s remarks shed light on the tension between the executive and legislative arms of Lagos State during Obasa’s tenure. The APC leader’s account underscores the perceived high-handedness that ultimately contributed to Obasa’s downfall. His impeachment, widely regarded as a landmark event in Lagos State politics, has sparked discussions about leadership accountability and the balance of power within the state’s political framework.
Political observers believe this revelation will further shape public perception of Obasa’s tenure and his relationship with other key stakeholders in Lagos politics. As the dust settles on the impeachment saga, the focus now shifts to how the House of Assembly and the executive arm will work together to rebuild trust and foster collaboration for the benefit of Lagosians.