LG Polls: Agege Vice Chairman steps down, backs Obasa’s son

The Vice Chairman of Agege Native Authorities Space in Lagos State, Mr. Oluwagbenga Abiola, has formally withdrawn from the forthcoming chairmanship race scheduled for July 12, 2025.

Abiola introduced that he was stepping apart in favour of Abdulganiyu Obasa, son of the Speaker of the Lagos State Home of Meeting, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa.

A recognized political protégé of the Speaker, Abiola clarified that his choice was not influenced by coercion however pushed by loyalty and respect for his mentor.

Talking with journalists on Wednesday in Lagos, Abiola reiterated his unwavering dedication to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and to Speaker Obasa’s management.

He described his withdrawal as a voluntary, well-considered transfer aimed toward strengthening social gathering unity and supporting the Speaker’s son in his political ambition.

The event follows current calls by key stakeholders in Agege, who urged Speaker Obasa to endorse Abdulganiyu for the chairmanship, citing the Speaker’s enduring contributions to the world’s political and infrastructural development.

Addressing speculations of inside strain, Abiola dismissed such claims and as a substitute expressed gratitude for Obasa’s continued help all through his political journey.

He assured social gathering members of his full backing for Abdulganiyu Obasa’s candidacy and reaffirmed his allegiance to each the social gathering and its management construction.

“I’ll by no means go in opposition to my chief, Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa. That is the person who made me,” Abiola said.

He appointed me Particular Assistant on Media when he turned Speaker in 2015.

“In 2016, I used to be appointed Sole Administrator of Agege LGA, due to his suggestion to the governor. That appointment made me the youngest council boss in Lagos State on the time.

“In 2017, I turned Secretary to the Native Authorities, and in 2021, Vice Chairman, all by the social gathering’s and Speaker’s help. So, why would I oppose a person who constructed me politically and helped me develop in expertise and affect?” He declared.

Though Abiola admitted to having aspired to the chairmanship, he made it clear that he revered the social gathering’s collective choice.

“Sure, I aspired. Each Vice Chairman desires of turning into Chairman. However the social gathering has spoken, and I absolutely agree. Leaders and stakeholders have united. They’ve requested the Speaker to permit his son to contest, and I respect and help that,” he said.

Abiola additionally expressed his dedication to serving the folks, stating that he believed better alternatives would come sooner or later.

“I belief my chief. He is aware of what’s finest and might advocate me for even better tasks when the time is true,” he stated, including: “I’m nonetheless younger and stuffed with power. I’ll work for the social gathering and guarantee we obtain victory.”

Abiola stated he had instructed members of his Obasa Youth Alliance to totally help the social gathering’s choice.