Justice Yetunde Pinheiro of the High Court of Lagos State has adjourned to March 7 to hear the several applications brought by various counsel in a suit filed by impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa.
His impeachment on January 13, 2025, followed allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office, which led to his deputy, Mojisola Meranda, being elected and sworn in as his successor.
The defendants in the suit are Mrs Meranda, and the other lawmakers as well as the House of Assembly.
there was a mild drama over the counsel representing the House of Assembly. Femi Falana (SAN) initially announced his appearance for the House, but another counsel, Abang Mkpandiok told the court he was also representing the House, and brought an application for a Court order acknowledging the change of counsel.
But the judge ruled that all pending applications will be heard next Friday.
Before adjourning the case, the judge also granted an application of some other lawmakers seeking to be joined in the suit.
After the hearing, Mrs Meranda told journalists that her security detail which include 12 police officers and 4 DSS operatives have not been fully restored, as she only has about four police officers attached to her officers.
