The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, asserted that he has the necessary qualifications to run for governor of the state.
He also emphasised that he has not considered contesting for the position in the 2027 election.
Speaking after Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presented a ₦3 trillion budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year, Obasa made it clear that his main focus is on strengthening the All Progressives Congress through the Mandate Group, according to Daily Post.
He stressed that his ambition to become governor is not a priority at this stage.
Obasa used the occasion to call on party members to continue building and sustaining the APC, with a particular emphasis on mobilizing support for the party ahead of the 2027 elections. He also addressed those attempting to misinterpret his actions, asserting that his primary goal is to promote the APC, with any personal ambition for the governorship taking a secondary role.
The Speaker further clarified that while he has not actively pursued the governorship, he is not too young or inexperienced to run for the position. He pointed out that previous officeholders have not necessarily performed better than he could.
This statement comes amidst growing speculation about the potential candidacy of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, for the Lagos governorship in 2027.
According to Obasa: “May I use this medium to sensitise us more on the need to build and sustain our party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), regarding our focus for 2027. We need to continue to mobilise people just as I do frequently.
“To the blackmailers who have embarked on the mission to distort and redefine our mission, let me state it unequivocally here, our intention is to promote our party on the platform of Mandate.
“Also, becoming governor is secondary; it is something that I have not given serious consideration. Nevertheless, that does not mean I am too young or lack experience to run; whereas, those who have been before me are not better off.”
