LAHA Commission chair, Migaji to seek redress in court over termination of appointment

By Ibrahim Adeleke

The Chairman of the Commission of Lagos State Assembly, Olawale Mogaji, who was sacked on Thursday in a voice vote at the plenary session, has said that he will be seeking a redress in court sooner or later.

According to a statement issued on Thursday by Mogaji, he argued that due process was not followed by the House in the termination of his appointment.

The statement read, “I heard through the news that the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly sacked my appointment as Chairman of the Lagos State House of Assembly Services Commission at the plenary.

According to him, “It is very sad that our Democracy has been bastardized 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 Olalekan 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 Raulat Latona on GL-15 to be the Secretary of the Commission, you must also be a full Director on GL-17,” he said.

Mogaji added that he will remain steadfast and allow the law to take its course to protect his integrity following the termination of his appointment.