‘Despicable And Dishonourable’ – Bode George, PDP, Labour Party React To Obasa’s Impeachment, Demands Probe

 

The Lagos State chapters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) have called on anti-corruption agencies to investigate the recently impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudasiru Obasa.

Speaking with The PUNCH, PDP Lagos Publicity Secretary, Hakeem Amode, emphasized the need for the Assembly to formally submit a petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the allegations against Obasa.

Amode stated, “This cannot just be left as a verbal accusation. Those making the allegations must provide evidence. The Assembly should submit an official petition to the EFCC so they can conduct a thorough investigation.”

He further added, “If the removal was due to internal party disagreements, that’s their prerogative. However, allegations of fraudulent enrichment and other charges must be properly addressed. Lagosians deserve clarity—was this a systemic issue or a one-off incident? The EFCC must step in to investigate and allow Obasa the opportunity to clear his name.”

Labour Party Secretary, Sam Okpala, echoed similar sentiments, stressing the need for accountability.

“If there are credible allegations against the former Speaker, he should face the law, provided it is not a witch-hunt or persecution. If a prima facie case exists, due process must be followed,” Okpala said.

Prominent PDP chieftain, Chief Bode George, also weighed in, supporting the impeachment and criticizing Obasa for allegedly disrespecting Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the 2024 budget presentation.

Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today, George described Obasa’s actions as “despicable and dishonourable.”

He remarked, “The way the Speaker treated the Executive Governor during the budget presentation was an outright insult. Standing there for hours and obstructing the presentation was unacceptable and showed a lack of respect for the governor’s office. Such behavior cannot be condoned, even within the same party.”

The PDP and LP have urged transparency in addressing the allegations against Obasa, advocating for a thorough probe to restore public trust.