Lagos Speaker Obasa declares for House of Reps

Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has officially declared his bid for the Agege House of Representatives seat, while endorsing Ganiyu Egunjobi and Azeez Oladapo Yusuf Ninolowo for the state legislature.

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has declared his intention to contest for the Agege Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the forthcoming All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries. Making the announcement during a stakeholders’ meeting in Agege on Tuesday, Obasa revealed that his decision was prompted by persistent calls from party leaders within the constituency to elevate his legislative service to the national level. The Speaker, who has led the state assembly for multiple terms, framed the move as a response to the collective will of the Agege political leadership.

In addition to his personal declaration, Obasa utilized the gathering to set a clear direction for the state assembly seats in the area. He called on party loyalists and stakeholders to support the aspiration of Ganiyu Egunjobi, the immediate past Chairman of Agege Local Government Council, who is seeking to represent Agege Constituency I. Furthermore, the Speaker threw his weight behind Azeez Oladapo Yusuf Ninolowo for the Agege Constituency II seat. These endorsements are seen by political observers as a move to consolidate his political structure and ensure a synchronized leadership transition across the federal and state legislative levels.

The declaration has sparked intensified political activity in Agege, with various aspirants and groups ramping up consultations and mobilization efforts. While party loyalists are urging residents and delegates to participate actively in the upcoming primaries, the atmosphere remains expectant as the APC membership awaits the final reports from the state and national screening committees. As the contest for party tickets gathers momentum, Obasa’s entry into the federal race is expected to significantly reshape the political dynamics of Agege, Orile-Agege, and surrounding areas ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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