Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Agege Federal Constituency seat ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Obasa emerged as the party’s consensus candidate during the APC primary election held on Saturday, drawing a massive turnout of party faithful and stakeholders across the constituency.
The hitch-free exercise saw card-carrying APC members troop out in large numbers to affirm his candidacy, underscoring his strong grassroots support and political influence in the area.
The development comes just days after Obasa formally declared his intention to contest the House of Representatives seat during a stakeholders’ meeting in Agege, where he said his decision was in response to calls from party leaders and constituents.
“I answered the call of our leaders and stakeholders who believe I can serve Agege better. We must present candidates with capacity, loyalty and commitment to the progress of Agege,” he had said.
Speaking after securing the ticket, Obasa expressed gratitude for what he described as overwhelming confidence shown by party members.
“I am deeply humbled by the confidence reposed in me by our leaders and members. Today’s validation is not just about me; it is about our collective resolve to continue building Agege and Lagos State on the foundation of progress and development,” he said.
He pledged to sustain people-focused representation and ensure that the voices and interests of residents of Agege are effectively represented at the National Assembly.
“My commitment has always been to serve with integrity, amplify the voices of our people and ensure that Agege continues to stand tall among constituencies. This validation strengthens my resolve to deliver more dividends of democracy,” he added.
Party officials commended the peaceful conduct of the primary, describing it as a reflection of unity, discipline and internal cohesion within the APC in Agege.
Political observers also pointed to Obasa’s recent endorsement of Hon. Ganiyu Egunjobi for Agege Constituency I and Hon. Azeez Oladapo Yusuf Ninolowo for Agege Constituency II as part of broader efforts to strengthen party unity ahead of the elections.
With the primary concluded, Obasa is now set to fly the APC flag in the 2027 general election, in what supporters say could further consolidate the party’s dominance in Agege.
