Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, is likely to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives for Agege Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, dropping his earlier ambition to become governor. According to sources within the APC, the plan changed after President Bola Tinubu, in consultation with party leaders, chose Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the preferred governorship candidate. Obasa had also considered running for Lagos West Senatorial seat but faced resistance. He has since begun consultations and grassroots mobilisation in Agege.
Key Points
- Obasa's governorship ambition ends as party hierarchy asserts control over Lagos APC.
- Deputy Governor Hamzat's path to the APC ticket clears with a major rival stepping aside.
- Senator Idiat Adebule retains her seat as Obasa withdraws from Lagos West contest.
- Agege Federal Constituency faces a potential new representative if Obasa wins.
- The shift signals Tinubu's direct influence in shaping Lagos APC's 2027 ticket.
Watch whether the incumbent Agege representative, Dr Wale Ahmed, contests the primary or steps aside for Obasa.
Sources: Daily Post
