Twenty-nine lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly have arrived at the Lagos State High Court for the hearing filed by the ousted Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Obasa went to court on February 14 to challenge his removal by at least 35 colleagues on January 13.

A NAN correspondent observed that Obasa was not present at the hearing.

In an application dated 12 February 12 2025, his lawyer, Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), claimed Obasa was removed on January 13 while he was abroad.

The lead counsel representing Speaker Mojisola Meranda is Mr. Tayo Oyetibo (SAN).

Other lawyers for the lawmakers include Mr. Olu Daramola (SAN), Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), Dr Muiz Banire (SAN), and Mrs. Abimbola Akeredolu (SAN).

Also present are Dr Dada Awosika (SAN), Prof. Dayo Amokaye (SAN), Mr. Mofe Oyetibo (SAN), Mr. Olumide Oyewole and Mr. Wunmi Okeremi.

At the time of filing this report, Obasa was absent, while the other lawmakers, including the speaker, had taken their seats for the hearing.