Some lawmakers of the Lagos State Home of Meeting on Thursday berated the management of the All Progressives Congress, APC, within the state following the resumption of embattled Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa.
The lawmakers described Obasa’s return as a charade and a humiliation that should cease.
In January, members of the Meeting impeached Obasa over allegations of misconduct and misappropriation.
Following his elimination, his deputy, Mojisola Meranda, was sworn in as the brand new Speaker.
Nevertheless, Obasa contested the motion, arguing that his elimination didn’t comply with due course of.
On Thursday, the embattled lawmaker stormed the Meeting advanced, declaring that he had resumed as Speaker as a result of he was by no means legally eliminated.
The lawmakers, nonetheless, insisted that the APC management within the state should clarify why Obasa returned as Speaker regardless of urging them to stay calm.
Addressing journalists throughout the advanced, the lawmakers mentioned:
“We recognize the press for finishing up your duties regardless of all intimidations. You might be right here, you continue to see us—that is Lagos, and that is the Lagos State Home of Meeting.
“We had been approached by our leaders to stay calm and take issues straightforward, however we had been shocked to see what is occurring at present. We’re nonetheless anticipating them to return and inform us the place we went improper or what actually went improper.
“We received’t take the legislation into our palms, simply as I informed the employees not to take action. However all of us characterize completely different constituencies and have our mandates.
“No matter occurs, the management ought to interact with us straight and never topic us to this charade. We aren’t pleased with what is occurring, particularly contemplating that that is Lagos—The Centre of Excellence—the place all the pieces begins and stops.
“We have now been law-abiding and haven’t acted in opposition to the state or anybody. However we additionally demand respect, dignity, and recognition as elected representatives.
“I’m interesting to our get together management: we are able to’t proceed this fashion. You may see us. They’ve taken us to courtroom, however what we’re witnessing at present is a charade—it’s uncalled for.
“It is a humiliation. After I arrived on the gate, safety operatives stopped me and informed me I couldn’t enter the Home of Meeting.
“This should cease. We have now made it clear that we aren’t in opposition to the management’s determination, however they need to name us and converse to us straight—not depart us to listen to rumours.
