The Deputy Speaker, Hon Lasbat Meranda was elected to replace Obasa while the Chief Whip, Hon Mojeed Fatai was elected as the Deputy Speaker.

The motion to remove Obasa was moved under the Matters of Urgent Public Importance by Hon. Femi Saheed.

Saheed stated that in line with the provision of section 92(2) (C) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, accused Obasa of gross misconduct and poor leadership which included perpetual lateness to legislative sessions and meetings; highhandedness and lack of regard for members.

Saheed also revealed that the former Speaker was also accused of gross abuse of office and privileges; intimidation and oppression of members by inciting members against one another amongst others.

He mentioned that Obasa also practised an authoritarian and undemocratic leadership style in discharging his duties. He therefore moved the motion for impeachment.

Following the adoption of the motion, the impeachment was made by the 32 members through a voice vote.

Obasa, who is a six-term lawmaker was elected Speaker in 2015 and got re-elected in 2019 and 2023.

The impeachment came amidst an alleged clandestine campaign by Obasa to be the next Governor of Lagos State in 2027 under the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The House which consists of 40 members has the new Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda, Nee Ojora from Apapa State Constituency I.

She was sworn-in immediately to lead the House. Meranda is also a former Chief Whip of the parliament.

Meranda’s emergence would be the first time the House of Assembly would have a female lawmaker to lead the parliament in the State