an explosive new revelation, sources inside the Lagos State House of Assembly have disclosed how the impeached Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, reportedly hid two Maces to prevent his ousting while abroad.
According to insiders, Obasa, who was impeached in a historic move earlier this month, allegedly kept two ceremonial Maces hidden to block the process of his removal. The Mace, a symbol of parliamentary authority, is a key tool in the functioning of the legislature. The actions of Obasa, who has served as Speaker for several years, have raised concerns about the extent to which power and influence were leveraged to disrupt the democratic processes.
Sources claim that while he was out of the country, Obasa instructed loyalists within the Assembly to withhold the Maces in a strategic effort to paralyze the proceedings. Without the Mace, legislative processes could not officially take place, effectively stalling the impeachment process until his return.
The impasse left Assembly members in limbo, unable to proceed with the necessary votes or move forward with the leadership change. However, as tensions mounted and political pressure escalated, the remaining lawmakers were able to push through the necessary motions, eventually resulting in Obasa’s impeachment despite his attempts to stall the process.
This revelation paints a new picture of the complex web of political maneuvering that has surrounded Obasa's tenure as Speaker. The hidden Maces not only raised questions about the Speaker's commitment to the democratic process but also revealed the extent of manipulation used to retain control even after his removal had been officially approved by the Assembly.