In a significant political development in Lagos State, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has formally declared his intention to vie for the House of Representatives seat representing Agege Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The declaration was made during a stakeholder meeting held in Agege, where Obasa revealed that party leaders and stakeholders in the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the area had urged him to throw his hat into the ring. This move signals a strategic shift from earlier widespread speculation about a possible gubernatorial ambition.
Mudashiru Obasa, a lawyer and long-serving politician from Agege, has been a dominant figure in Lagos politics. He represents Agege Constituency I in the State Assembly and has served as Speaker, navigating the chamber through several administrations. His deep roots in Agege and extensive experience in legislative leadership position him as a formidable contender for the federal seat.
Sources close to the developments indicate that Obasa has stepped back from earlier considerations of contesting the Lagos governorship, aligning instead with party dynamics for the Agege Federal Constituency. The seat is currently held by a first-term lawmaker, and Obasa's entry could reshape the contest significantly.
According to the Speaker, the decision stems from a direct call by Agege APC leaders and stakeholders who believe his experience and influence would best serve the constituency at the national level. During the meeting, Obasa emphasized his commitment to the people of Agege and his readiness to take their concerns to the Federal House of Representatives in Abuja.