The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Agege federal constituency seat in the House of Representatives for the 2027 elections.
PrimeTimes Nigeria reports that Obasa emerged unopposed at the APC primary election conducted across the 13 political wards in the constituency on Saturday.
It would be recalled that Obasa had earlier declared his intention to contest for the federal constituency seat during a stakeholder meeting in Agege on May 13.
Victory Speech
In a statement on Sunday, following his victory at the party primaries, Obasa appreciated the constituency members for their belief in him and their overwhelming support.
He also promised to champion the interests of the Agege constituency in the National Assembly by pushing for greater federal presence, more opportunities for youth empowerment, improved infrastructure, quality education, better healthcare delivery, and economic initiatives.
The Speaker promised to remain accessible to the people, saying the victory belongs to all party members.
“Your massive support and the outcome of the primary are clear demonstrations of your belief in our shared vision for better representation, sustained development and stronger grassroots leadership for Agege,” the statement reads.
“I do not take this mandate for granted. It is a responsibility I accept with humility and total commitment to continue serving our people diligently.
“At the National Assembly, I will continue to champion the interests of Agege by pushing for more federal presence, youth empowerment opportunities, improved infrastructure, quality education, better healthcare delivery and economic initiatives that will directly impact our people.
“I will also remain accessible to the grassroots, maintain constant engagement with constituents and ensure that the voices of our people are heard loudly and clearly in Abuja.
“Yesterday’s victory belongs to every loyal party member, every supporter and every resident who believes in continuity, progress and purposeful representation,” he said.