Mudashiru Obasa
Mudashiru Obasa is a Nigerian politician who served as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. He was removed from his position on January 13, 2025, amid allegations of financial misappropriation and abuse of office. Following his removal, he was absent from the House sittings and claimed to still hold the title of Speaker, insisting that the removal process was flawed.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker, described the abduction incident as deeply disheartening.
Lagos Assembly Seeks Release of Abducted Corper
Nigeria· 2026-01-29
Mudashiru Obasa said this year’s theme was carefully chosen to highlight the tangible benefits of governance.
Lagos Lawmaker Empowers 250 Residents with N25mNigeria· 2025-09-04
Mudashiru Obasa expressed satisfaction with the process, calling it peaceful and free of violence or irregularities.
Opposition Alleges Rigging, APC Claims VictorNigeria· 2025-07-13
Mr Mudashiru Obasa urged all to support party candidates and accept the decisions of the party.
Lagos LG Polls: APC Flags Off CampaignNigeria· 2025-06-17
Mudashiru Obasa is the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly and is involved in the internal divisions within the APC regarding the local government elections.
Lagos APC, LP in turmoil as PDP eyes LG poll upsetNigeria· 2025-06-03
Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, appealed to party members to prioritize unity over personal grievances.
Obasa, APC leaders urge unity, reconciliation ahead of Lagos LG pollsNigeria· 2025-05-19
Mudashiru Obasa is the Lagos Assembly Speaker whose son is being supported as a candidate for the upcoming council polls.
Lagos council chair backs Obasa’s son as successorNigeria· 2025-05-16
Mudashiru Obasa is the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly and is involved in controversies regarding the party's primaries.
Obasa, APC protesters clash over LG primary outcomeNigeria· 2025-05-14
The plenary was presided over by the Speaker of the House, Mr Mudashiru Obasa.
Lagos Assembly confirms Sanwo-Olu's nominees for key agenciesNigeria· 2025-05-02
The ousted Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, was reinstated to his previous position following the intervention of the President.
2027: No single candidate can beat Tinubu aloneNigeria· 2025-04-27
Mudashiru Obasa is the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly who is pursuing a suit against former Speaker Mojisola Meranda.
Despite Tinubu’s intervention, Obasa pursues suit against Meranda, lawmakersNigeria· 2025-03-31
Hon. Mudashiru Obasa was impeached by the Lagos State House of Assembly.
How APC is endangering Nigeria’s democracyNigeria· 2025-03-24
Hon. Mudashiru Obasa is mentioned in the context of ethnic supremacy in Nigeria.
Deliver Nigerians from ethnic supremacy!Nigeria· 2025-03-13
Obasa was then reinstated as Speaker in line with the agreement.
Tinubu overrules Akande panel, backs Obasa to remain Lagos SpeakerNigeria· 2025-03-13
Mudashiru Obasa returned as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
From Natasha's suspension to Obasa's comeback, events that shaped Nigeria this weekNigeria· 2025-03-08
Mudashiru Obasa was impeached on January 13 and returned to the speaker's seat amid controversy.
As Obasa returns to Lagos AssemblyNigeria· 2025-03-07
Mudashiru Obasa was impeached on allegations of financial misconduct, leading to tensions within the Lagos State House of Assembly.
An eventful month for Nigeria’s intelligence and anti-graft agenciesNigeria· 2025-03-06
Speaker Mudashiru Obasa is not expected to resign as part of the agreement to resolve the leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly.
No plan for Obasa's resignation — Lagos APCNigeria· 2025-03-05
Mudashiru Obasa is the reinstated Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Lawmakers adamant as Obasa pushes for clerk’s reinstatementNigeria· 2025-03-05
Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa was re-elected speaker after being removed by his colleagues.
Political conundrum in Rivers and Lagos statesNigeria· 2025-03-05
Mudashiru Obasa was re-elected as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly after Mojisola Meranda's resignation.
How Akande-led panel forced Meranda out, reinstated ObasaNigeria· 2025-03-04
Mudashiru Obasa is the newly-re-elected Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly who is deciding on the withdrawal of a suit against the Assembly and former Speaker Mojisola Meranda.
Obasa to decide withdrawal of suit against Meranda, assemblyNigeria· 2025-03-03Mudashiru Obasa is reportedly poised for reinstatement after being removed as Speaker.
Meranda resigns as Lagos Assembly speaker – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-03-03
Mudashiru Obasa has been nominated as the next Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
BREAKING: Meranda re-elected as Lagos Assembly Deputy SpeakerNigeria· 2025-03-03
Mudashiru Obasa has been returned as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Obasa returns as Lagos assembly speakerNigeria· 2025-03-03Mudashiru Obasa is involved in a leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly, claiming the Speakership after being removed.
Lagos Assembly sinks deeper into crisisNigeria· 2025-03-03
Mudashiru Obasa rejected his removal as unconstitutional and resumed duty with heavy security.
Lagos Assembly asks workers to work from home amid leadership crisisNigeria· 2025-03-02
Mudashiru Obasa is involved in a leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly after being removed as speaker.
Battle shifts to court as Assembly, Obasa face-off defies resolutionNigeria· 2025-03-01
Mudashiru Obasa returned to the Lagos State House of Assembly after his removal as Speaker.
I’m loyal to- Tinubu but my actions are mine – ObasaNigeria· 2025-02-28Mudashiru Obasa speaks on his return to the House of Assembly after being ousted as Speaker.
No crisis in Lagos Assembly, I remain speakerNigeria· 2025-02-28