The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has declared that he is not too young or inexperienced to contest for the governorship of Lagos State.
Speaking during the presentation of the 2025 budget by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Assembly Chambers on Thursday, Obasa addressed speculations that he intends to vie for the state’s top seat.
He stated that while his current focus is on strengthening the All Progressives Congress (APC), he remains qualified to run if he chooses to.
“My concern is about building our party, and whatever we do is mainly for this cause,” he said, responding to accusations that his activities under the APC Mandate platform were self-serving.
“Becoming governor is secondary; it is something that I have not given serious consideration. Nevertheless, that does not mean I am too young or lack experience to run; whereas, those who have been before me are not better off.”
Obasa also criticised detractors who have allegedly spread misinformation about his background and motivations.
“It is also important to correct the impression from some naysayers who have been insinuating that I made payment to seek blood relations in Ojoo to validate my candidacy to run as governor. Of course, I have never denied the fact that I am Obasa.
“But rather, I have never claimed to be related to Onikoyi, Oniru, or any of the other popular Lagos families as the case may be.
“I can indeed never run from the fact that I am related to my Obasa family in Ojoo. But I do not need local validity to contest or run.
“If eventually I am contesting, I will do so from Agege!,” he remarked.
The Speaker highlighted his dedication to the APC and emphasised the need for unity as the party prepares for 2027.
He urged party members to focus on mobilisation and growth rather than political distractions.
While expressing gratitude to Sanwo-Olu for presenting the 2025 budget, themed “Budget of Sustainability,” Obasa reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to a thorough review of the proposal.
He assured that the budget process would not be delayed unnecessarily.
“The Assembly would not delay the passage of the budget, but we will be interested in placing high premium on the need to ensure that the interests of Lagosians are protected socio-economically and politically,” Obasa said.