Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, is now set to contest the Agege Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections, following setbacks to his governorship and senatorial ambitions.
The move marks a major shift from his earlier pursuit of the Lagos governorship to succeed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. That ambition reportedly stalled after high-level consultations within the All Progressives Congress (APC), with influential stakeholders, including the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), said to have aligned with President Bola Tinubu in backing Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the preferred candidate.
Obasa subsequently redirected his focus to the Lagos West Senatorial District, where he considered challenging incumbent Senator Idiat Adebule. His interest reportedly gained traction in some party circles, but the bid met stiff resistance. The APC’s national leadership and its women’s wing pushed for Adebule’s retention, arguing that her position as the only female senator from the South-West was crucial for gender balance in the National Assembly.
Amid mounting internal pressure, President Tinubu was said to have advised Obasa to scale down his ambition and instead pursue a House of Representatives seat. He was specifically directed to contest for Agege Federal Constituency, currently represented by Wale Ahmed.
Party sources disclosed that Obasa has begun quiet mobilisation across Agege, reconnecting with grassroots structures and consolidating support for his new objective. The development is notable as the Speaker had previously backed another aspirant, Mr Egunjobi, for the same seat before the latest realignment.
Political observers say the scenario highlights the fluid nature of Lagos APC politics, where party hierarchy, strategic zoning, and internal consensus continue to shape the ambitions of key players ahead of 2027.
For Obasa, the recalibration is seen as a pragmatic survival strategy in a political landscape where timing, alliances, and party loyalty remain decisive.
