Nigeria, May 19 -- The Lagos State House of Assembly Member representing Surulere Constituency I, Desmond Elliot, has explained why he signed the official notice for for the removal of Speaker Mudashiru Obasa from office in January 2025. He said he acted based on a directive from the Presidency in Abuja.

Mr Elliot spoke during an interview on Channel Television's Sunrise Daily programme on Tuesday, while reacting to remarks by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, that he nearly lost his political position over intelligence reports linking Mr Elliott to the plot against Mr Obasa.

Mr Gbajabiamila had, during a recent meeting with top party faithfuls in Lagos, alleged that intelligence reports submitted to President Bola...