Twenty-nine lawmakers loyal to Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mojisola Meranda arrived at the Lagos State High Court on Friday for a hearing regarding the removal of Agege lawmaker Mudashiru Obasa.

Obasa challenged his removal in court after being ousted by 36 colleagues on January 13, 2025. In an application dated February 12, 2025, and filed by his lawyer, Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), he argued that his removal was carried out while he was out of the country.

Representing Speaker Meranda is lead counsel Prof. Tayo Oyetibo (SAN), along with a legal team that includes Mr. Olu Daramola (SAN), Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), Dr. Muiz Banire (SAN), Mrs. Abimbola Akeredolu (SAN), Dr. Dada Awosika (SAN), Prof. Dayo Amokaye (SAN), Mr. Mofe Oyetibo (SAN), Mr. Olumide Oyewole, and Mr. Wunmi Okeremi.

As of the time of filing this report, Meranda had also arrived at the court, and the lawmakers had taken their seats in preparation for the hearing.