Mudashiru Obasa, the speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has denied rumors that he publicly announced his next political goal before to the general elections in 2027.
Obasa reportedly clarified his remarks when rumors circulated that, in a live appearance on TVC’s Beyond the Headlines show, he had alluded to a candidacy for governor or a Senate seat.
The Speaker asserted during his appearance on the show that his comments had been misunderstood.
“As a politician, you have to wait for the party hierarchy to decide where they want you to go, whether it’s as a senator, governor, or lawmaker,” he said. People shouldn’t try to misunderstand the party’s plans or be misled.
He emphasized that his current top concern was the nation’s overall progress and asked supporters and the general public to maintain their composure.
“Our main focus is how to move the country forward,” Obasa added. Day by day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is making great strides.
Though he stated that he was also considering life after public service, Obasa made it clear that he is not leaving politics.
“Those of us in the APC are family, Nigeria is our home, and our party is our strength.” Every day, the APC gains strength. The next step is life. Thus, let’s focus on leading that life,” the speaker said.
Obasa emphasized that aspiration must be in line with party structures while elucidating the reality of political ambition.
“Being a member of a political party and having faith in the party’s leadership are prerequisites for discussing politics.
“Eventually, you won’t be able to decide for yourself what comes next. You must respect the party and the way it is run, even if you want to become somebody, he clarified.
In the end, he said, party officials would decide how members should proceed before 2027.
Ultimately, the party leaders will convene and determine who will travel where. Consultation and interaction with party leaders are therefore crucial for every position, be it Speaker, Deputy Governor, Governor, or Senator. You have to be on board with the process as an individual,” Obasa said.
