Ikeja, Lagos state – The Lagos state house of assembly on Monday, January 13, 2025, sacked Mudashiru Obasa as its speaker.
TimesNow.com.ng reports that Obasa was impeached by his fellow lawmakers for alleged abuse of office and purported gross misconduct.
The lawmakers also appointed Mojisola Miranda, the deputy speaker, as the new speaker of the assembly.
In this report, TimesNow.com.ng highlights state house of assembly speakers who have been impeached in Nigeria since the country returned to democratic rule (1999).
1) Victor Edoro: Removed in 2016 by 16 of the 24 members for alleged high-handedness and financial recklessness; succeeded by Elizabeth Ativie, the assembly’s first female speaker.
2) Frank Okiye: Impeached in October 2020; Marcus Onobun elected as replacement.
3) Rita Maduagwu: Impeached in November 2018 by 22 out of 30 members of the state assembly.
4) Adamu Usman: Impeached in May 2015 by 18 out of 27 members; replaced by Isa Kawu.
5) Goni Ali Modu: Removed in February 2012 for alleged submissiveness to the state government.
6) Abok Ayuba: Ousted in October 2021 by 16 out of 24 members after prolonged rivalry with the former governor, Simon Lalong.
7) Abubakar Ibrahim: Impeached in November 2020; Abubakar Luggerewo emerged as the new speaker.
8) Monday Igbuya: Removed in May 2017 following a vote of no confidence by 22 lawmakers; succeeded by Sheriff Oborevwori.
9) Aliyu Sabiu Muduru: Ousted in 2017 by 23 out of 34 members who endorsed a vote of no confidence.
10) Paul Emeziem: Impeached in 2021 by 19 out of 27 members; replaced by Kennedy Ibeh.
11) Kola Oluwawole: Impeached in October 2018 along with his deputy, Sina Animaun, by 14 members of the house.
12) Gboyega Aribisogan: Removed in 2022 by 17 out of 25 members.
13) Istifanus Gbana: Impeached in 2013 by 17 out of 24 members; replaced by Haruna Tsokwa.
14) Josiah Sabo Kente: ‘Forced’ to resign in 2014.
15) Terkimbi Ikyange: Removed in 2018; Titus Uba elected as new speaker following a vote of no confidence.
