Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, on Thursday addressed growing speculation about his potential bid for the governorship of Lagos State, stating that while he has not seriously considered running for the position, he is neither too young nor inexperienced to do so if the opportunity arises.
Obasa made the remarks following the presentation of the state’s 2025 budget, which was delivered by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to the assembly.
The Speaker emphasized that his primary focus remains on strengthening the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, rather than any personal political ambitions.
He clarified, “I have made it my personal task to mobilize people on the platform of Mandate, which some political opponents have mistakenly interpreted as a selfish ambition for me to become governor. The truth is, my main concern is to build our party. The notion that my focus is on becoming governor is a misrepresentation.”
Obasa rejected claims that he was seeking political legitimacy by trying to establish a blood relationship in Ojo, a move some critics had suggested would validate his eligibility to run for governor.
“I have never claimed to be related to the Onikoyi, Oniru, or other prominent Lagos families, but I am proud of my heritage in the Obasa family in Ojo. I do not need local validation to run for office. If I decide to contest, it will be from Agege.”
Despite the rumors, Obasa stated that his leadership in the House has not been driven by personal aspirations for higher office.
“Becoming governor is secondary to me,” he remarked, reinforcing that strengthening the APC in Lagos is his main priority. He also expressed confidence in the current administration, urging Nigerians to remain hopeful about the nation’s economic recovery under President Bola Tinubu.
