Obasa
By Tosin Ogunrinde
Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, the son of Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, has been confirmed as the new Chairman of Agege Local Government following the resignation of Tunde Azeez due to health challenges. Azeez had been on medical leave since July 27, 2025, barely a month after being sworn in, and had handed over to Obasa, who was then the Acting Chairman, to oversee mobilization and grassroots engagement.
The lawmakers at the Agege Local Government Council unanimously voted for Obasa’s confirmation, citing his contributions to the council since assuming office in an acting capacity and the need to prevent a leadership vacuum. Obasa’s emergence as Chairman has sparked controversy, with some opposition parties alleging a “carefully scripted succession plan” to install the Speaker’s son in the position.
Obasa had previously shown interest in contesting for the chairmanship during the 2025 local government elections but was dropped after opposition trailed his candidacy. He was later made Azeez’s running mate, and his ascension to the chairmanship role was seen as a result of Azeez’s health issues. The council lawmakers commended Azeez for his service and wished him a speedy recovery.
In his acceptance remarks, Obasa pledged to improve service delivery and strengthen collaboration with community stakeholders to meet the needs of Agege residents. The transition has raised questions about the potential implications for governance and accountability in the local government, given Obasa’s family ties to the Speaker.
