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The recent presentation of the 2025 Budget of Renewal at the Lagos State House of Assembly
@lshaofficial was marred by an unprecedented display of discourtesy that demands public documentation. The events of the day represented a concerning departure from established legislative decorum and institutional respect.

What transpired was a calculated attempt to diminish the solemnity of this crucial legislative function. Party leaders, Governor's Advisory Council members, and distinguished stakeholders were subjected to extended delays and an unusually sparse reception, devoid of the traditional ceremony befitting such an occasion.

The House's comportment was particularly troubling. Assembly members, adorned with sunglasses indoors, created an atmosphere of casual disregard.

The Rt. Hon Speaker's (@mudashiru_obasa) treatment of the Deputy Governor @drobafemihamzat) and his deliberate continuation of casual discourse despite the Governor's (@jidesanwoolu) announced arrival reflected poorly on the institution's dignity.

More disturbing was the withdrawal of basic courtesies traditionally extended to invited dignitaries, custodians of societal behavior and elders, who were kept waiting from 9 AM until 3 PM without water, refreshments, or basic hospitality. This treatment of respected community members is unprecedented in the Assembly's history.

Despite these provocations, the Executive branch maintained admirable composure. The Governor professionally delivered a comprehensive budget focused on five crucial pillars for
@followlasg
development:

- Infrastructural sustainability
- Economic diversity
- Social inclusion and human capital development
- Environmental sustainability
- Governance and institutional reforms

The Speaker's subsequent deviation into personal political matters and grassroots validation during this crucial state function was both inappropriate and unnecessary. Such behavior undermines the Assembly's dignity and betrays public trust in the institution.

As Charles Darwin noted, "A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life." The deliberate delays and disruptions wasted not just time but also the opportunity for meaningful legislative engagement.

The contrast between the Executive's statesmanship and the Assembly's conduct serves as a stark reminder of the importance of institutional maturity in governance. While the Governor remains focused on state development, the day's events will be remembered as an unfortunate departure from the Assembly's proud traditions.

Indeed, as African wisdom teaches, no matter how tall the baobab tree stands, its internal hollow remains pronounced. The day's events revealed more about the perpetrators than their intended targets.

—-Dr. ‘Segun Awosanya (Segalink)

Maxymilliano:
Another Reno Omokri in the making

Umarnuhu1990:
MY OBSERVATION ON THE DISCOURTEOUS RECEPTION AT THE 2025 LAGOS STATE BUDGET PRESENTATION - SEGALINK



https://x.com/segalink/status/1860412019196985824?s=61&t=iD0ziCP1dXHj08J2Kr6Ybw[/quote]from activist to governor ass licker,awon cashivist isonu

Mindlog:
Segun na low budget whey dey form what he is not. I grew up on the same street with him.

mikkyangel3:
Segalink now a member of Nairaland?

This post was clearly made to be pushed to the frontpage.

That was a segue, now back to the meat of the matter.

Obasa is clearly angling for the post come 2027 as is his right to do so?

Is he qualified?

Its debatable but left to me, I will say No.

He has a spurious educational background.

A Graduate of law (LASU) who has the reading proficiency of a 5 year old.

Its still not confirmed if he even attended law school.

Or should we speak of his thuggish behavior and mien?

His outburst and misbehaviour at the budget presentation came a day after a ragtag group came out to endorse Seyi Tinubu for governor.

So I guess that was his ill-advised way of throwing his hat in the ring.

Like all things politics, it's a family affair and they will settle themselves

God riddance to bad rubbish

mkoabiola:
Sega link once a human right activist is now on d pay roll of d state govt..

If u don't get forgt it

Maxymilliano:
Another Reno Omokri in the making

Ofunaofu:
In June 2022, Reno Omokri made a post on his Twitter handle, now X, accusing Tinubu of being a known drug lord. He even challenged Tinubu to take him to court if he truly was never involved in the heroin drug ring in the United States between 1991 and 1993.

It's been two years now, and Tinubu has yet to institute a court case against Reno Omokri.

Did Reno Omokri make a statement of fact?

https://twitter.com/renoomokri/status/1539597244244033536

surgical:
They always use that as a launchpad to get recognition, they have no iota of integrity, if we have activist in Nigeria, Nigeria will not be like this
Ole ni everybody

mikkyangel3:
Is Segalink now a member of Nairaland?

He has a spurious educational background.

A Graduate of law (LASU) who has the reading proficiency of a 5 year old.

Its still not confirmed if he even attended law school.

Mindlog:
Segun is not a lawyer.

Mindlog:
Segun is not a lawyer.

Mindlog:
Segun na low budget whey dey form what he is not. I grew up on the same street with him.

Bovis:
Which street and area?

Mindlog:
Ojota.