Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have unanimously sacked the chairman of its commission; Lagos State House of Assembly Commission (LASHCOM), Wale Mogaji.

Mogaji, having been in the position since its formation during the time of the immediate past speaker Rt. Hon. Sabith Adeyemi Kuforiji was relieved of his duties by voice votes during plenary on Thursday.

His dismissal was made known in a press statement by Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashir Obasa, Eromosele Ebhomele.

The reason behind Mogaji’s unceremonious dismissal was not made known but the lawmakers appointed Mrs. Folashade Raulat as the new secretary of the commission while also confirming Barrister Olalekan Onadeko as the substantive Clerk of the house.

The House also elevated three other senior staff to the position of Deputy Clerks.

“Mogaji’s sack was approved after a voice vote by members of the House at plenary. The lawmakers appointed Mrs. Folashade Raulat Latona as the new Secretary of the Commission.

“Latona replaces Mrs. Esther Lambo, who retired recently,” the statement read in part.

Meanwhile, speaking on his dismissal, the Mogaji has made it known that he will be seeking redress through legal means as he accused the speaker of hindering the commission’s activities and going against the service rules in making appointments.

According to Mogaji, “I heard through the news that the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly sack (sic) my appointment as Chairman of the Lagos State House of Assembly Services Commission at the plenary today, 14th July 2022.

“It is very sad that our Democracy has been bastardised with the conduct of those who are supposed to ensure the rule of law and sanctity of justice.

“The Speaker without recourse to the Service rules has been operating the Commission like a Unit of the Assembly.

“Recently, he appointed Mr. Onafeko on GL-15 as Clerk of the House whereas, to be appointed as a clerk of the house, you must be a full Director on GL-17.

“Also, today, he appointed another woman, Mrs. Latona on GL-15 to be the secretary of the Commission, you must also be a full Director on GL-17.

“These are just a few of the unilateral actions taken by the speaker, he obstructs the activities of the Commission and any attempt to advise on the need for due process he always saw it as an affront.

“However, l will remain steadfast and allow the law to take its course by going to court to seek redress and protect my integrity.”