Obasa Secures Republican Nomination

By Ebunoluwa Sessou

A large assembly of party supporters gathered in Agege on Saturday, May 16, as Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, was confirmed as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the Agege Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives.

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The primary election proceeded without incident, with a substantial number of registered members endorsing Obasa, demonstrating the depth of his grassroots backing.

This development follows Obasa’s announcement on May 13 at a stakeholders’ meeting in Agege, where he declared his intention to run for the federal seat.

During that earlier gathering, he said his decision was prompted by appeals from party leaders and stakeholders who believed he could better represent Agege at the national level.

“I answered the call of our leaders and stakeholders who believe I can serve Agege better. We must present candidates with capacity, loyalty, and commitment to the progress of Agege,” Obasa stated.

In the primary, Obasa thanked the constituency for its overwhelming support.

“I am deeply humbled by the confidence reposed in me by our leaders and members. Today’s validation is not just about me; it is about our collective resolve to continue building Agege and Lagos State on the foundation of progress and development,” he remarked.

He also pledged to remain people‑focused in his representation: “My commitment has always been to serve with integrity, to amplify the voices of our people, and to ensure that Agege continues to stand tall in the comity of constituencies. This validation strengthens my resolve to deliver more dividends of democracy.”

Party officials lauded the peaceful conduct of the exercise, citing it as evidence of unity and discipline within the APC in Agege.

Observers noted Obasa’s prior endorsements of Hon. Ganiyu Egunjobi for Agege Constituency I and Azeez Oladapo Yusuf Ninolowo for Agege Constituency II, which they see as part of a broader strategy to strengthen party cohesion.

With the primary concluded, Obasa will carry the APC banner in the upcoming general election, a move many expect to reinforce the party’s influence in Agege.

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