A former Lagos State House of Assembly speaker expressed his disagreement with the process that led to his removal by lawmakers. He denied allegations of corruption and emphasized the importance of following constitutional procedures for such actions. The former speaker, who was replaced by a former deputy speaker, addressed supporters and refuted the accusations against him. He highlighted discrepancies in the claims made about misappropriated funds and misconduct.
The former speaker criticized the involvement of the police in his removal and stressed that the process should adhere to legal standards. He indicated his willingness to address the situation through proper channels. A member of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council voiced support for the former speaker, while the GAC Chairman refrained from commenting, focusing on the party’s effective functioning.
The Assembly responded to the former speaker’s statements, warning against actions that could escalate tensions. Over two-thirds of members supported the decision to impeach him and elect a new speaker. The former speaker’s reaction was seen as potentially detrimental to his political standing, with analysts advising legal challenges over verbal confrontations.
Experts highlighted the political dynamics at play and the need for the former speaker to seek legal recourse if he believes his removal was unjust. The constitutional aspect of the removal was discussed, emphasizing the possibility of legal challenge despite political interventions.