The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has declared his intention to contest for the Agege Federal Constituency seat ahead of the forthcoming elections.
Obasa made the declaration on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Agege, ahead of the primaries of the All Progressives Congress.
The speaker, who is serving his sixth term in the Lagos Assembly, said party leaders and stakeholders in the constituency encouraged him to seek election into the House of Representatives.
According to Obasa, consultations with stakeholders influenced his decision to formally join the race for the federal legislative seat.
“I answered the call of our leaders and stakeholders who believe I can serve Agege better,” he told party members during the meeting.
Obasa urged party members to remain united and committed as the APC prepares for its primary elections.
He also appealed for support for former Agege council chairman, Ganiyu Egunjobi, who is contesting for Agege Constituency I.
“Egunjobi has served our people diligently and deserves the support of all loyal party members,” Obasa said.
The speaker further canvassed support for Azeez Ninolowo, an aspirant for Agege Constituency II.
According to him, the constituency requires experienced and dedicated representatives who understand the challenges facing residents.
“We must present candidates with capacity, loyalty and commitment to the progress of Agege,” Obasa added.
The News Agency of Nigeria reported that Obasa’s declaration has added to the growing number of APC aspirants in Agege.
Supporters and loyalists of various aspirants have intensified mobilisation efforts ahead of the party’s screening and primary exercises.
Residents of Orile-Agege and Agege are closely monitoring political developments as party leaders conclude internal consultations.
Party members across Lagos State are also awaiting the outcome of the screening process being conducted by the state and national leadership of the APC.
NAN added that Obasa’s declaration has shifted attention away from earlier speculation linking him with the Lagos governorship race.
