Lagos Assembly factional Speaker Mudashiru Obasa reaffirms his loyalty to President Bola Tinubu, stating he has been a disciple since secondary school. Amidst the Assembly crisis, Obasa denies any rift with Governor Sanwo-Olu and dismisses rumors of gubernatorial ambition, emphasizing his commitment to the state’s leadership.
Factional Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has reiterated his unwavering loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that he has been a follower since leaving secondary school.
Speaking during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Obasa addressed the ongoing leadership tussle within the Assembly. He defended his decision to preside over a plenary session attended by just four lawmakers, despite opposition from the majority. The crisis deepened after he returned to the Assembly with police escorts, further escalating tensions.
Responding to speculation about Tinubu’s role in the matter, Obasa emphasized his long-standing allegiance to the president, dating back to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) era when he participated as a delegate. “I have always been one of his disciples, and that will not change tomorrow,” he asserted.
On rumors of a rift with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Obasa dismissed any notion of conflict, describing their relationship as smooth. He acknowledged that certain actions may have been misinterpreted but maintained his respect for the governor, calling him a “leader and brother.”
When questioned about his political ambitions, Obasa denied harboring any immediate plans to contest for the governorship but did not rule out the possibility in the future. "It is not a sin to have ambition," he remarked.
As the Lagos Assembly crisis unfolds, Obasa’s firm stance highlights the political power struggles shaping the state’s leadership.
