Politics
A former Nigeria ambassador to Ghana, Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro, has faulted a statement made by an APC chieftain ,Sen. Anthony Adefuye, expressing support for the impeached speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa.
The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)reports that Obasa (APC-Agege 1)was on Jan.13 removed by lawmakers over alleged misconduct ,and was replaced by the then deputy speaker, Mrs Mojisola Meranda.
Obasa,who spoke for the first time on his impeachment on Saturday , said his removal did not follow due process.
Addressing his loyalists in Ikeja ,Obasa said he remained the speaker of the House and would soon resume his legislative duties.
He also denied the allegations of corruption levelled against him by the lawmakers.
Adefuye, a member of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC), however, expressed support for the embattled former speaker.
In a recent interview,Adefuye said that he agreed with Obasa that he was illegally removed.
“What he is saying is that he was illegally removed and the procedure was faulty and I agree with him.”he said.
Reacting to Adefuye’s interview, Obanikoro a two time minister, said the APC chieftain ought not have made the statement .
“Senator Adefuye’s comment shouldn’t have come up.
He cautioned leaders against making statements on issues of such magnitude.
Obanikoro, also a member of GAC ,said it was important to respect hierarchy in any organisation.
” Moreso our leader, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria waded in on the matter.
I believe nobody should come out individually to express an opinion based on privileged status”,he said.
A.I
Jan. 26, 2025
Tags: Mr Mudashiru Obasa. Mrs Mojisola Meranda. Sen. Anthony Adefuye Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro
