Obasa’s son, Ganiyu enters Agege LG chairmanship race
Ganiyu Obasa, the 32-year-old son of Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, has formally entered the race for the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship ticket in Agege Local Government Area.
Ganiyu announced his aspiration on April 5, 2025, at a rally of APC ward executives, pledging to build on his father’s developmental achievements by focusing on quality education, improved infrastructure, and responsive governance.
His father, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has been a fixture in Agege politics since 2003, representing Agege Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly for six consecutive terms.
He served as Speaker from 2015 until his impeachment in January 2025 and subsequent reinstatement in March 2025.
Ganiyu will face a competitive primary on April 20, 2025, against other aspirants. The winner will proceed to the local government elections in July 2025, competing against candidates from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other parties.
