Lagos assembly sets up committee over suspended members

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Lagos Assembly Sets Up Committee to Investigate Suspended Members

The Lagos State House of Assembly has set up a committee to investigate the suspended members of the House, including the former Deputy Speaker, Hon. Wasiu Eshilokun-Sanni, and 14 others.

The suspension of the members was announced by the Speaker of the House, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on November 18, 2020, following allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office.

The committee, which is chaired by Hon. Akeem Bello, is mandated to investigate the allegations against the suspended members and submit its report to the House within two weeks.

The committee is expected to look into the allegations of financial impropriety, abuse of office, and other misconduct levelled against the suspended members.

The suspension of the members has been met with controversy, with some lawmakers calling for their reinstatement, while others have expressed support for the Speaker's decision.

The development is seen as a major test of the Speaker's leadership and the ability of the House to maintain its integrity and independence.

Source: Punch Newspapers