Obasa Re-Elected as Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly Amid Presidential Pressure
Mudashiru Obasa has been re-elected as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, securing another term in office despite reported internal opposition.
Sources revealed that Obasa’s reinstatement was largely influenced by pressure from the presidency, which intervened to ensure his return. While details of the high-level negotiations remain undisclosed, insiders suggest that strategic political considerations played a crucial role in the decision.
Obasa, who has held the position since 2015, continues to wield significant influence within Lagos politics. His re-election is seen as a move to maintain stability within the ruling party’s stronghold in the state.