The troubled politician was frantically trying to control a raunchy incident in his office when rivals pulled off a brilliant move that put an end to his nearly ten-year tenure as Lagos Speaker. Shortly after Christmas, Mudashiru Obasa was informed that his closest adviser had visited the United States without telling other members of his legislative staff.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
The then-Speaker turned to his left, twitched his fist nervously, and shot back, “You don’t mean it!”
People familiar with the behavior of the struggling Lagos politician said that from that point on, he became irrationally aggressive and unpredictable, frequently threatening violence and backing at aides. Mr. Obasa was upset because Adenike Ajibosin was more than just an associate, not because an aide had gone on a trip without telling him. He informed colleagues and aides the next day that he had to make an immediate trip to the United States. However, according to sources familiar with the situation, his schedule was hampered by urgent official duties, particularly the 2025 budget, which was nearing completion.
Legislative sources retrieved a dossier with authorized expenses for the assembly just hours after Mr. Obasa’s departure, and the People’s Gazette later acquired it. On January 10, the story appeared in the Gazette. On Monday, January 13, Mr. Obasa was impeached. The article and a variety of other violations were disseminated by lawmakers as the primary grounds for the Speaker’s impeachment.
According to an insider, “everyone in the office knew that he was in the U.S. to look for her.” “It immediately produced the situation that resulted in his summary impeachment.” The new Speaker, Lasbat Meranda of Apapa, was appointed right away, making her the first female speaker since the parliament’s founding in 1979.
The new information, which was supported by other sources, clarified the questionable official narrative that was first made public: that Mr. Obasa traveled to Mexico to attend an international legal conference. He was at home in Atlanta when he was impeached in Lagos, according to the Gazette.
After working together for years, Ms. Ajibosin became Mr. Obasa’s indispensible helper to the extent of intense romantic connection, according to multiple sources who spoke to The Gazette. Twice married and divorced, Ms. Ajibosin gained reputation for having the most influence over Mr. Obasa, who was elected to the assembly in 2007 and took over as Speaker in 2015.
One source claimed that everyone knew her as Madam Speaker. “She was very territorial and always got what she wanted.” It was unclear whether Ms. Ajibosin intended to return or if she traveled to give all parties time to decompress from escalating tensions. She reportedly used legislative funds to pay for her trips, according to the Gazette.
Ms. Ajubosin was the lone aide arrested when anti-graft agents questioned Mr. Obasa in 2020 after The Gazette and Sahara Reporters revealed his corruption. Neither she nor her boss were charged, despite reports that she returned some of the stolen money she had held on behalf of Mr. Obasa.
Abuja’s EFCC Head Office Head Office of the EFCC, Abuja. She had discovered that Mr. Obasa, who had been married for a long time and had children, was having an affair with a subordinate aide named Jessica before leaving for the United States. Ms. Ajibosin left the nation as a result of the scandal, which rocked the former Speaker’s office.
Someone familiar with the situation stated, “Mr. Obasa ran to look for her because he didn’t want her to start spilling secrets.” “He loved her very much, but the main reason for this was that she knew the locations of all the graves.” If Mr. Obasa had remained, he may have fended off moves to impeach him, according to a legislative source.
House of Assembly of Lagos State The story was illustrated using the Lagos State House of Assembly. According to a source, “Lawmakers swiftly obtained all the necessary tools to remove him as Speaker because he left the country right away after the budget was approved.” “He is regarded as a fierce politician who was universally feared not only among lawmakers but across Lagos politics, so this wouldn’t have worked otherwise.” When contacted by The Gazette, Ms. Ajibosin stated she had nothing to say about the situation. Jessica’s phone number did not connect.
All accusations of corruption were refuted by Mr. Obasa, who claimed that he was being singled out for being vocal about his political aspirations. On the other hand, the former Speaker remained silent on his relationship with Ms. Ajibosin. Last week, claiming that his dismissal was unlawful, the former Speaker triumphantly returned to Lagos and fought to reclaim his post. However, his coworkers argued that his impeachment was legal and that his claim was thuggish and unparliamentary.
Additionally, Mr. Obasa’s return was a defiance of anti-graft authorities who had told The Gazette that they were getting ready to arrest him for documented wrongdoing. Before traveling to Lagos for his rally, he first arrived in Abuja and spent days attempting to resolve political issues. Inquiries concerning the EFCC’s failure to arrest the former Speaker were not answered by a spokeswoman.
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