Obasa Urges Politicians to View Primaries as Contests

Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, declared that party primaries should be regarded as contests rather than wars. He made this statement while addressing politicians, urging them to strive for internal cohesion, dialogue, and mutual respect.

Obasa's remarks were made available through a statement signed by his special adviser, Adeshina Oyetayo, and were shared with the Daily Post. He referenced the significance of June 12 in Nigeria's democratic history, highlighting the sacrifices made by pro-democracy heroes over the past twenty-seven years of the Fourth Republic.

Obasa reaffirmed his unwavering faith in democracy as the best path for national development and individual prosperity. He called for a focus on delivering good governance and unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC), emphasizing that party primaries should prioritize democratic values and not be seen as conflicts.