The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has stated that he is not too young to become a state governor.
Speaking at the annual Obasa Youth Crusade held in the Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State on Sunday, Obasa made this declaration during an event organized by the Obasa Youth Alliance (OYA) to celebrate his birthday. Obasa will turn 52 on Monday, November 11.
Emphasizing the importance of party loyalty, Obasa affirmed his commitment to following the directives and progress of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He noted that adherence to party decisions was more critical than personal political ambitions.
“Though I am not too young to become the governor of Lagos State, I want to emphasize that our focus must remain on the progress of the party rather than individual aspirations,” Obasa said. “We will continue our work, especially concerning party mandates. This is not about personal ambition or a desire to become the governor.”
He stressed that his primary concern was the development and strengthening of the APC across Lagos State, stating, “Our main objective is to build the party, support it at the grassroots, and ensure that it flourishes across the state. For those who think our actions are driven by self-interest, we need to correct that perception.”
Obasa also urged members to prioritize the success of the party over individual political pursuits and warned against allowing the party to face setbacks in future elections.
“We all witnessed the challenges of the last election, where voting patterns were influenced by tribal, ethnic, and religious sentiments,” he noted. “It is essential that we prevent a repeat of this.
“Many reasons have been attributed to the party’s performance in the first election, particularly pointing to the Igbo community. However, this was not the first time we’ve had elections in Lagos. The Igbo have long been part of the state, so we must identify and address any underlying issues.”