The Digest:
Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has acknowledged he is considering a gubernatorial run after his speakership tenure, while emphasizing that his political future ultimately depends on his party's decision. Rooted in the Storm.
Key Points:
- Obasa confirmed he does not plan to seek another term as Speaker after his current tenure
- He stated that while politicians have personal ambitions, party leadership determines progression
- The Speaker emphasized the importance of consultation with party leaders for political advancement
- He clarified that his previous gubernatorial aspirations expressed seven years ago were not definitive
- Obasa recently survived a political challenge that temporarily removed him from his position
- His career has progressed from councillor to long-serving Speaker of Lagos Assembly
- The statement reflects the careful balancing act of political ambitions within party structures in Nigeria
Sources: Vanguard Newspapers
