The leadership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly has been resolved following the intervention of President Bola Tinubu and top leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Naija247news reports that the resolution, reached after hours of closed-door meetings, saw the removal of Speaker Mudashiru Obasa commuted to a voluntary resignation.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!According to Naija247news, the crisis began when a faction of lawmakers moved to impeach Obasa over allegations of financial mismanagement and high-handedness. The move threatened to destabilize the assembly and create divisions within the APC in Lagos, a key stronghold of the party.
Naija247news gathered that President Tinubu, who is widely regarded as the leader of the APC in Lagos, intervened to prevent further escalation. “The president and other party leaders stepped in to ensure that the crisis did not spiral out of control. Their intervention was crucial in reaching a peaceful resolution,” a source close to the negotiations told Naija247news.
Naija247news understands that under the terms of the agreement, Obasa will resign as speaker but retain his seat as a member of the assembly. His deputy, Hon. Wasiu Eshilokun, is expected to take over as the new speaker. “This compromise ensures stability in the assembly and allows the party to focus on its agenda for Lagos State,” the source added.
According to Naija247news, the resolution has been welcomed by lawmakers and party members, who expressed relief that the crisis was resolved without further damage to the APC’s image. “We are grateful to President Tinubu and the party leaders for their timely intervention. This is a victory for democracy and the people of Lagos,” said a lawmaker who spoke to Naija247news on condition of anonymity.
Naija247news reports that the crisis had raised concerns about the unity of the APC in Lagos, particularly ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s ability to resolve the dispute amicably has been seen as a positive sign of its commitment to internal democracy and conflict resolution.
As the Lagos Assembly prepares for a new chapter under fresh leadership, Naija247news gathered that the APC is working to strengthen its structures and address the grievances that led to the crisis. “This is a learning experience for us. We will ensure that such issues are addressed proactively in the future,” a party official told Naija247news.
