Barring any last-minute changes, Mudashiru Obasa, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, is set to contest for the House of Representatives seat for Agege Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections, stepping down from his earlier governorship ambition.
Obasa, who had initially positioned himself as a contender to succeed Babajide Sanwo-Olu, reportedly intensified political consultations across Lagos through the revival of the Mandate Group, a legacy political structure linked to Bola Tinubu. The move was aimed at consolidating support among party loyalists and strengthening his chances in the governorship race.
However, sources within the All Progressives Congress (APC) disclosed that Obasa’s plans took a new direction after Tinubu, in consultation with the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), reportedly backed Obafemi Hamzat as the preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship race.
Following this development, Obasa was said to have shifted his focus to the Lagos West Senatorial District, with intentions to challenge incumbent senator Idiat Adebule. His interest, according to party insiders, gained traction amid internal considerations to field him as the APC’s senatorial candidate.
However, the move encountered resistance from the APC national leadership and its women’s wing, who reportedly pushed for Adebule’s retention, citing the need for sustained female representation from the South-West in the National Assembly.
Sources further revealed that Tinubu subsequently advised Obasa to pursue a seat in the House of Representatives instead. He was specifically directed to contest for the Agege Federal Constituency seat currently held by Wale Ahmed.
Insiders noted that Obasa has since begun quiet mobilisation efforts within Agege, rallying grassroots support for his new political objective. This marks a significant shift, especially as he had previously endorsed another aspirant for the same seat before the latest political realignment.
The development underscores the fluid nature of APC politics in Lagos as the 2027 elections approach, with internal party dynamics, strategic alignments, and leadership influence continuing to shape the ambitions of key political actors.
