The embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has stated that aspiring to become the governor of Lagos in 2027 is not a wrongdoing. Obasa made the remarks during a press briefing held at his residence in Lagos on Saturday.
Addressing speculations surrounding his political ambitions, Obasa challenged leaders in the state to disclose any instance where he openly declared an intention to succeed the incumbent Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
“Having an ambition to become a governor is not a sin. However, I said on the floor of the House during the budget presentation that I had no thoughts of governorship. That does not mean I am unqualified or lack experience, and I still maintain that,” Obasa said.
The former Speaker also criticized the heavy security presence at the Lagos Assembly complex during his impeachment proceedings. He described his removal as taking place in his absence, noting that he was outside the country when the decision was made.
“I’m still the Speaker until the right thing is done,” he asserted.
Obasa was impeached on Monday, January 13, 2025, when more than two-thirds of the 40-member legislative assembly voted him out over allegations of misconduct and other offenses. His deputy, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, was immediately elected as the new Speaker, making history as the first female to lead the legislative body in Lagos State and the South-West region.
Obasa’s comments come amid heightened political discourse in the state, with his governorship ambitions adding another dimension to the unfolding political landscape.
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