The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has been asked to account for a budget of N44 billion in the last two years.
The demand followed the compilation of a document detailing the allocation and failure of the Speaker to use the money as approved.
According to document, the N44 billion allegedly mismanaged by Obasa was allocated for vehicles and capital projects over two years.
According to the document seen by The Eagle Online, a significant portion of the N44 billion was for vehicle.
In 2023, N30.19 billion was allocated for vehicles, including official cars, utility buses, and backup vehicles.
Another N13.33 billion was earmarked for vehicles in 2024.
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However, vehicles were not purchased in 2023, with a small fraction of the 2024 allocation accounted for.
According to the document that had been submitted for the questioning of Obasa to the assembly, the Speaker also allocated funds for projects deemed questionable.
Among these questionable projects are:
N1.1 billion for properties in 2023, N126 million in 2024 for properties in Abuja, and N15.65 billion for office construction in 2023 and 2024.
Obasa’s leadership is reportedly facing growing resistance from within the Assembly.
New lawmakers who were voted into the assembly in 2023 along with some older members are challenging his financial decisions and demanding greater transparency.
Sources revealed that Obasa’s alleged divide-and-rule tactics are beginning to backfire, as his critics gain momentum.
So also are civil society groups questioning the leadership of the assembly by the Speaker over the handling of funds and prioritisation of projects.
As at press time on Sunday, Obasa could not be reached for comments on the petition against him.
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