The historic development follows the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa, the former Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly
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Mr Obasa was ousted from the position of Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly on Monday following allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office. His political reign ended, ushering in a new era of leadership. “I started politics when I turned 18. I was attending political meetings even though I had nothing in mind then in terms of aspiring for political office. But I would just attend the meetings with my brothers and cousins then.”
She later returned to public service in Apapa Local Government, holding positions such as Senior Special Assistant on Intergovernmental Affairs and Supervisory Councillor for Health.“And that was the turning point for me because, I thought to myself and said, ‘if I could excel and do so well as a Supervisory Councilor, why don’t I aspire for something higher? And thank God, to God be the glory, I am here today.
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