Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, has revealed why he is trading his speakership for a shot at a seat in the Agege Federal Constituency.
Obasa made the disclosure on Tuesday at a stakeholders’ meeting in Agege, Lagos, convened ahead of the All Progressives Congress primaries.
The sixth-term lawmaker said consultations with constituency stakeholders shaped his decision to formally enter the race for the federal legislative seat.
According to him, party leaders and stakeholders urged him to make the move.
“I answered the call of our leaders and stakeholders who believe I can serve Agege better,” Obasa told party members.
He called on party members to stay united as the APC prepares for its primaries, while also throwing his weight behind two other aspirants in the constituency.
Obasa endorsed former Agege council chairman Ganiyu Egunjobi for Agege Constituency I. “Egunjobi has served our people diligently and deserves the support of all loyal party members,” he said.
He similarly backed Azeez Ninolowo, who is running for the Agege Constituency II seat.
The speaker said the constituency deserved representatives with a clear understanding of its challenges.
“We must present candidates with capacity, loyalty and commitment to the progress of Agege,” Obasa added.