Supporters of impeached Lagos Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa were detained and filmed singing President Bola Tinubu's campaign anthem, "On Your Mandate We Shall Stand," while in custody. The arrests sparked mixed reactions online, with many questioning their detention's legality and others humorously mocking the political loyalty displayed.
In a dramatic turn of events, supporters of Mudashiru Obasa, the impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, were apprehended and transported in a Black Maria. While in custody, the group was captured singing President Bola Tinubu’s campaign anthem, “On Your Mandate We Shall Stand,” drawing mixed reactions across social media.
The incident stems from tensions surrounding Obasa’s impeachment, which has divided political supporters in Lagos. Those detained were reportedly rounded up for allegedly demonstrating their loyalty to the former speaker. Critics, however, question the fairness of their arrest, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding citizens’ rights to peaceful expression.
Social media platforms have been abuzz with reactions. Some users mocked the detainees, humorously rephrasing their chants
