Lawmakers in the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday passed a vote of confidence on the Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa.
This was sequel to a Matter of public importance raised by Tunde Braimoh representing Kosofe Constituency 2 during plenary.
Braimoh said that the Speaker had done well since he assumed office with his leadership style and people-oriented Motions and Bills that have changed the lives of the people of the state.
“I, Hon. Tunde Braimoh, representing the good people of Kosofe Constituency 2 hereby move and propose that a vote of total confidence be passed on the Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa,” he said.
This was supported by Rasheed Makinde, representing Ifako/Ijaiye Constituency 2, and was adopted as the decision of the whole lawmakers in the House through a voice vote.
Commenting on the matter, Yinka Ogundimu (Agege 2) stated that Speaker Obasa had been a blessing to the Assembly and that he had done a lot as the Speaker of the House.
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Also speaking, Fatai Mojeed (Ibeju Lekki 1) recalled that a few weeks ago, the people of Lagos State celebrated the achievements of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, noting that this was made possible because of the activities of the House.
He added that Speaker Mudashiru Obasa initiated Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Commission (LNSC), which he said made the state safe.
In his view, Abiodun Tobun (Epe 1) reiterated that the Lagos State House of Assembly and Speaker Obasa stand above a common standard of excellence.
“You are bold, and courageous. You were insistent that the parliament must go beyond the common standard of excellence.
“We are behind you as you have been elected by us and sovereignty belongs to the people. On behalf of the people of Epe Constituency 1, I would say that we are behind you,” he said.
In his view, Gbolahan Yishawu (Eti Osa 2) described Speaker Obasa as a role model and a trailblazer.
Yishawu stressed that Obasa had taken the Assembly high and that his depth of knowledge was high, while stressing that his understanding of the economy of Lagos State as former chairman of the House Committee on Budget was second to none.
The Deputy Speaker of the House, Wasiu Sanni-Eshinlokun, who also spoke on the matter, said that he aligned with all the accolades being showered on the Speaker.
Eshinlokun stated that the Lagos State House of Assembly was doing very well in the 9th Assembly, saying that this had rubbed on the Speaker of the House.
