Obasa's Loyalists Switch to APM After APC Primary Losses
Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, is once again at the center of political controversy following the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries. His loyalists, Ganiyu Egunjobi and Azeez Yusuf, failed to secure party tickets for Agege Constituencies 1 and 2, despite Obasa's support.
In a surprising turn, both politicians opted to leave the APC and secured tickets with the Allied People’s Movement (APM) to contest the 2027 Lagos State House of Assembly election. This move has sparked speculation in political circles, with some accusing Obasa of secretly encouraging their departure, raising the "anti-party" question.
However, Obasa's supporters have refuted these claims, asserting that Egunjobi and Yusuf made their own decisions independently after their primary losses. The situation adds another layer to Obasa's complex political narrative as he prepares to contest the House of Representatives election in 2027.
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