A Socio-political group, Grassroots Network for Good Governance has berated the Speaker Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Mudashiru Obasa over his derogatory remarks about President Bola Tinubu while speaking on his 2027 governorship ambition.
Obasa during presentation of 2025 Lagos State budget by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu remarked that past and present Governors of the state are not better than him.
The Group in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Convener, Afeez Mohammed described Obasa’s comment as a direct insult on President Bola Tinubu.
The Group said Hon Mudashiru Obasa had been taking some retrogressive steps such as suspension of Alimosho Local Government, Jelili Suleimon and refused to confirm some commissioner-nominees in order to create political tension.
According to the group, Obasa using important matters like budget presentation of Nigeria’s business hub state to play politics shows his understanding of governance. The Speaker only massaged his personal ego and confirm grapevine rumours about him.
“Obasa is demarketing himself for his bloated ego and overconfidence as seen in his speech last week. He unconsciously said his academic qualifications, exposure and experience can be equate with that of President Bola Tinubu, an accomplished Accountant, successful business man and political juggernaut. Also, he can as well as stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Raji Fashola SAN with his excellent records in public service including serving as Federal Minister of Works for eight years.
The next governor will be building on legacies laid by Alhaji Lateef Jakande, President Bola Tinubu, Raji Fashola, Akinwunmi Ambode and Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Past and present Lagos Governors are men with track records in academic, career and leadership experience. We therefore implore Obasa to change his approach and embrace decency.”
