By Peter Dansu As political tension simmers ahead of the July 12 local council elections in Lagos, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Ass...
By Peter Dansu
Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting on Sunday at the Central Primary School in Agege, Obasa acknowledged the frustration felt by many APC aspirants who were not picked as candidates but appealed to them to respect the outcome and trust the leadership’s decisions.
“There is no aspirant who wasn’t qualified,” Obasa said. “But we must understand this isn’t a hereditary title — it’s a democratic process guided by law. Only one person can occupy a position at a time. If you’re aggrieved, that’s understandable, but your anger must have boundaries. I was once a victim too.”
In a rare moment of vulnerability, the Speaker revealed how he had previously suffered political disappointment due to party decisions, encouraging others in similar shoes today to take the long view.
“What happened is not new. Many of us have been there. I’ve been a victim, and I know how it feels. But we must learn patience and trust in the party’s process. Everyone is capable of leading, but not all of us can lead at once,” he said.
Obasa called on party faithful to focus on the bigger picture — especially the 2027 general elections — stressing that the upcoming local government polls serve as a crucial litmus test.
“We must reach out to others, bring everyone back into the fold. If someone didn’t get it today, tomorrow might be their turn. This is about building momentum for 2027. Let’s work as one to increase our numbers and show the strength of APC,” he urged.
On the issue of party unity, Chairman of Agege Local Government, Hon. Ganiyu Edunjobi, dismissed talks of internal discontent, saying, “We have only one APC in Agege. Everyone aspires during elections, but we are united once the candidate emerges. We are one family.”
Echoing this sentiment, Hon. Johnson Babatunde, Chairman of Orile-Agege LCDA, described the gathering as a show of unity and support for the party’s chosen candidates. He appealed to both winners and losers to display maturity and humility.
“Our candidates in Agege and Orile-Agege have our full support. The crowd here speaks for itself — we are solidly behind them. Let the winners be humble and the others be gracious. The real victory is for the party,” he said.
Hon. (Dr) Wale Ahmed, Member representing Agege Federal Constituency, emphasized that the event was primarily about mobilising grassroots support.
“This is a sensitisation meeting. The leadership has selected our flagbearers, and our focus now is energising our base and ensuring a strong turnout on July 12,” he said.
As the APC gears up for the polls, Obasa’s heartfelt appeal and personal testimony appear aimed at healing rifts, reinforcing party discipline, and preparing the ground for a united front — not just in July, but far beyond.
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