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Breaking News: Mudashiru Obasa Moves to Impose His Son Ganiyu as Agege Chairman as LG Election Draws Closer

– Lagos Reporters

A fresh wave of political tension has hit Agege Local Government Area following the emergence of campaign posters announcing Abdulganiyu Obasa, son of Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, as a contender for the council’s chairmanship seat.

The posters, which surfaced on multiple social media platforms on Wednesday, have triggered widespread reactions as residents and political observers begin to dissect the implications of what many see as a strategic move by the Speaker to entrench his family’s political dominance in Agege.

While Abdulganiyu’s campaign is yet to be officially declared, the viral posters are already generating mixed reactions. Many Lagosians, particularly within Agege, are questioning the young Obasa's political experience and track record, expressing concern over what they describe as an emerging political dynasty.

Critics accuse Speaker Mudashiru Obasa of attempting to impose his son on the people, a move some believe is aimed at turning himself into a political godfather within the local government. The development has also revived public scrutiny of Obasa’s own tenure, with growing voices challenging his legislative achievements since he began representing Agege in the Lagos State House of Assembly.

“The Speaker has been in office for years, yet many residents still feel neglected in terms of development and representation. Now he wants to hand over the council to his son? It’s unacceptable,” a local youth leader told Lagos Reporters on condition of anonymity.

Despite the backlash, supporters of the Obasa family argue that Abdulganiyu has the right to contest and that his candidacy should be judged based on merit and vision, not his father’s position. They believe his entry into the race reflects a generational shift and a desire to build on existing political structures.

As the 2025 Lagos local government elections approach, the Agege political landscape is heating up. The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) is expected to release an official timetable soon, but aspirants and political actors across the state are already moving into campaign mode.

For now, all eyes remain on the Obasa family as residents await further clarification on Abdulganiyu’s official candidacy and the Speaker’s involvement in the unfolding developments.

Lagos Reporters will continue to provide timely updates on the Agege local government chairmanship race and the broader dynamics leading up to the Lagos LG elections.

Obasa is the latest godfather in Lagos state. Obasa want to be representing Tinubu style of godfatherism in Lagos State politics. Sanwolu is in deep mess.

Nigerian Democracy: Government of the paddies,by the paddies, and for the paddies.

Obasa is smart. He is utilizing the stupidity, foolishness and population of dumb Lagosians, who have outnumbered the smart and brilliant ones.

You get to find out that same population are the ones that celebrates the furniture in Round house, Alausa when he builds kennels and calls it a school. You will always find them clapping.

These set of nuisances who have outnumbered the learned elites, cannot interpret data and statistics, and would celebrate anything in the name of party lines.

Obasa should install all his children as LGA chairmen. I would do same. You cannot have such amount of fools around you without utilizing their foolishness.

press9jatv:
Obasa is the latest godfather in Lagos state. Obasa want to be representing Tinubu style of godfatherism in Lagos State politics. Sanwolu is in deep mess.

Obasa is Obasa and Tinubu is Tinubu...

Stop making comparison..... Egbon Natasha...

That is why we Yoruba Muslims are supporting Seyi Tinubu as the next governor of Lagos state inshallah, Tinubu built Lagos Seyi Tinubu will beautify it inshallah

That's the extent of leverage they have given this guy

This is the kind of Godfatherism Yoruba Muslims want to impose on Rivers people through wike

I implore all South South states to resist this evil practiced only in South west

Godfatherism is for a coward region that has people like papiwyte and Ambode

As Tinubu is becoming old and frail.

This one is becoming the new Jagaban of Lagos politics.

JASONjnr:
Obasa is Obasa and Tinubu is Tinubu...

Stop making comparison..... Egbon Natasha...

Obasa is now anointing his biological son to take over Agege lg. this is how Tinubu starts in Lagos State politics. You are a kid in Lagos State politics. You go learn new lessons

ZombieTAMER:
This is the kind of Godfatherism Yoruba Muslims want to impose on Rivers people through wike

I implore all South South states to resist this evil practiced only in South west

Godfatherism is for a coward region that has people like papiwyte and Ambode

Cry me a river 😭... We love it like that pack ur loads and go back to ur sadeast
Jagaby till #2031