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Obasa sues Lagos Assembly over impeachment as speaker

Obasa sues Lagos Assembly over impeachment as speaker

The impeached former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has filed a lawsuit before a Lagos High Court seeking his immediate reinstatement.   Obasa, who was removed from office on January 13, 2025, is challenging the legality of his impeachment and is asking the court to nullify the decision and restore him as Speaker.   Vanguard …

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South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol survives impeachment vote after declaring martial law

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol survives impeachment vote after declaring martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has survived an impeachment vote in parliament following his attempt to impose martial law earlier this week. President Yoon has been facing intense pressure to stand down as leader, after his shock bid to declare martial law in South Korea. The failed attempt sparked a fierce backlash. The martial law declaration was overturned by a …

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South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol survives impeachment vote after boycott by ruling party MPs

South Korea

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has survived an impeachment motion in the opposition-led National Assembly after members of his ruling People Power Party boycotted the vote. Only 195 votes were cast, falling short of the 200 needed for the motion to pass and suspend Yoon from office. The opposition, holding a majority in the parliament, vowed to pursue another …

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