Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has officially ended his 23-year political career at the state legislature by announcing his ambition to contest for the Agege Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives under the All Progressives Congress (APC). The declaration marks the beginning of "another chapter" in his legislative journey after more than two decades of service.
Obasa Declares Federal Ambition
In a statement released on Wednesday, May 13, Obasa revealed that he made his intention known the previous day in the presence of party leaders, stakeholders, loyalists, and supporters. He described the move as a natural progression in his political career, driven by a renewed commitment to serve the people on a broader platform.
"After two decades and three years of representing the good people of Agege Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, and serving for over a decade as Speaker, I believe the time has come to begin another chapter in my legislative journey," Obasa said.
Gratitude and Call for Unity
Obasa expressed deep appreciation to the residents of Agege for their trust and support since his first election in 2003. He urged party members to remain focused on the growth and development of Agege and Lagos State as a whole. He also called on supporters to back other APC aspirants in the constituency, including Hon. Kola Egunjobi for Agege Constituency I and Azeez Oladapo Yusuf Ninolowo for Agege Constituency II.
"Our collective focus must remain the continued growth, stability, and development of Agege and Lagos State as a whole. I am confident that with unity, loyalty, and unwavering commitment to the ideals of our party, we will continue to achieve even greater progress together," he added.
Political Background of Mudashiru Obasa
Obasa is one of the longest-serving lawmakers in Lagos politics. He has represented Agege Constituency I since 2003 and was elected Speaker of the Assembly in 2015, retaining the position ever since. His early political career began as a councillor in Agege Local Government between 1999 and 2002 before moving to the state legislature.
Leadership Crisis and Suspension
On January 13, Obasa was suspended by more than two-thirds of the 40-member Assembly over alleged misconduct. His deputy, Mojisola Meranda, briefly replaced him as the first female Speaker. However, Obasa insisted he remained Speaker during a rally at his Ikeja residence on January 25. The crisis ended in March 2025 when Meranda resigned following interventions by APC leaders, paving the way for his reinstatement.
Obasa has faced allegations of corruption and financial impropriety during his tenure, which he has consistently denied. Despite controversies, he remains one of the most influential figures in Lagos politics under the APC.
Previous Statements on Governorship
In earlier reports, Obasa had stated that the deputy governor of Lagos State, Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, is the "next governor of Lagos state." Obasa, who was recently rumored to be nursing a governorship ambition, said he had just returned from Abuja, suggesting he had met with President Bola Tinubu and that the conversation remained the same.
