lagos politics

  1. APC Retains Majority as Lagos Lawmakers Dismiss Defection Rumors

    Nigeria APC Retains Majority as Lagos Lawmakers Dismiss Defection Rumors

    The Lagos State House of Assembly has denied reports that 27 lawmakers defected to the Labour Party amid a leadership crisis. The Assembly's spokesperson dismissed the claims as false, reaffirming their commitment to the APC. Former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa's legal challenge continues, fueling...
  2. Lagos Assembly Called DSS to Stop Obasa’s Return as Speaker

    Nigeria Lagos Assembly Called DSS to Stop Obasa’s Return as Speaker

    The Lagos State House of Assembly sought DSS intervention to block ex-Speaker Mudashiru Obasa’s return, citing security concerns. Obasa, removed over alleged financial misconduct, insists he remains Speaker. Security was tightened at the Assembly complex, escalating tensions amid the leadership...
  3. Obasa Drags Lagos Assembly to Court, Seeks to Overturn Impeachment

    Nigeria Obasa Drags Lagos Assembly to Court, Seeks to Overturn Impeachment

    Former Lagos Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, has sued the House and new Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, over his removal. Obasa claims due process was ignored as the Assembly was on recess. He seeks a court ruling to overturn his impeachment, arguing it was politically motivated and...
  4. Lagos Assembly Set to Investigate Obasa Over Financial Mismanagement Claims

    Nigeria Lagos Assembly Set to Investigate Obasa Over Financial Mismanagement Claims

    The Lagos State House of Assembly plans to investigate former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa over allegations of financial mismanagement following his impeachment. Despite his denial of the charges, the investigation will proceed according to constitutional procedures, potentially involving the...
  5. From Congratulatory Messages to Criticism: Nigerians Weigh in on MC Oluomo's Presidential Villa Meeting with Tinubu

    Nigeria From Congratulatory Messages to Criticism: Nigerians Weigh in on MC Oluomo's Presidential Villa Meeting with Tinubu

    MC Oluomo, a prominent figure in Lagos politics, visited President Tinubu at the Presidential villa, raising eyebrows and sparking debates across Nigeria. During the meeting, President Tinubu facilitated a reconciliation between MC Oluomo and the new Chairman of NURTW (Lagos Chapter), Alhaji...
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    Bola Tinubu, The Jagaban Of Lagos Politics By Jadesola Oshin

    This article seeks to call attention to the prevalent principle of godfatherism in Nigerian politics using the recent Ambode vs Sanwo- Olu's Saga as a case study. Godfatherism and political conflict are equivalent to mentoring, sponsoring and supporting a particular political aspirant. In a...
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    Politics Crisis In APC As Lagos Chapter Reject Oyegun's Tenure Elongation - Punch Newspaper

    The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has opposed the elongation of tenure of the party’s national and state executives, saying it is against the country and the party’s constitutions. Rising from a Consultative Forum held at the State House Marina, Lagos and attended by...
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