Justice Yetunde Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, has fixed March 7, for hearing of all pending applications in the suit filed by former Speaker of the State Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa.
Obasa had dragged the state government, the Assembly to court over what he termed as unlawful removal.
The lawsuit, filed on February 14, 2025, also names the current Speaker, Lasbat Mojisola Meranda, and the House of Assembly as defendants.
At Friday’s proceeding, members of the assembly loyal to the current speaker, Meranda, have filed application seeking to be joined as defendants in the suit.
Lawyers to Speaker Mojisola Meranda include lead counsel, Professor Tayo Oyetibo (SAN).
Other counsels to the lawmakers are: 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.