“I’m Not Ruling Out Governorship Ambition”: Lagos Speaker Obasa Stirs Fresh Political Storm
- In a trending interview, the speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, did not deny harbouring governorship ambitions
- Obasa, who recently survived a heavy political storm, disclosed that the ruling APC will determine his fate
- In a significant twist of events, Obasa downplayed his fifth term as Lagos legislator and hinted at higher ambitions
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has admitted he is considering life beyond the speakership, saying he does not rule out a governorship ambition.
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Obasa eyes Lagos governorship seat
Obasa, who recently faced a political storm that briefly saw him removed from his position, revealed this in an interview with Television Continental on Thursday, September 11.
In his previous interview with the TV station, Obasa had said that the next step in his political career is to become a senator or a governor, having served as a councillor and speaker.
As reported by Vanguard, when reminded about the statement, Obasa said the statement, which he made seven years ago, wasn’t assertive.
He maintained that his aspirations and decisions about his political future ultimately rest with his party, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
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“Let me just explain. Now that we are talking about politics, you have to be a member of a political party and if you are a member of a political party, you have to believe in the leadership of the party,” Obasa said.
Explaining further, Obasa disclosed that although every politician has ambitions, progression in politics depends on party structures and leaders.
“So you get to a stage where you cannot determine what is next for you. On your own, you may aspire that I want to become this, but if you have respect for the party and the way the party is being managed, you know that the party leaders will sit together and decide who will be next. It’s all about consultation, engagement with the party leaders,” he added.
Obasa downplays fifth term as Lagos legislator
When asked if he would consider extending his stay in the Lagos Assembly for another four-year term, Obasa responded, “not really.”
Lagos politics: Tinubu meets Obasa, others in Abuja
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that President Tinubu told aggrieved lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly to allow Mudashiru Obasa to continue as the speaker of the House.
President Tinubu gave the warning during a recent closed-door meeting with Obasa and the aggrieved lawmakers at the presidential villa, Abuja.
Tinubu also directed Obasa to withdraw the court case against his colleagues.
Read more on the Lagos assembly:
- Obasa’s impeachment: “How ex-Lagos speaker scored an own-goal,” analyst speaks
- “We don’t have two speakers,” Obasa insists as Lagos assembly crisis worsens
- Tension over heavy security in Lagos assembly amid Obasa, Meranda power clash
25 Lagos lawmakers debunk alleged defection plan
In another development, Legit.ng reported that members of the Lagos assembly denied reports alleging that 25 of them were planning to defect from the APC to an unnamed political party.
Stephen Ogundipe, the chairman of the house committee on information, security, and strategy, issued the denial in a statement.
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