By Akinwale Kasali
Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, has been indicted by some stakeholders in the All Progressives Congress, APC, Agege Local Government, of imposing Hon. Adewale Azeez as the Vice Chairman of LG.
A detailed Facebook post by Sheriffdeen Ojon popular as Omo Eko, questioned the political process that led to the emergence of the current Agege LG leadership.
Hon. Tunde Azeez, popular as Disco, the former Chairman of the LG resigned citing Ill health, giving room for Obasa’s Son, Hon. Abdul-Ganiyu Vinod, who was his Vice to take over the saddle as the Council Boss.
Ojon insisted that Obasa planned the succession process which gave room for him to select Disco for the position, knowing fully well that the State of his health will not allow him govern the LG. He added that the arrangement was temporary, before he resigned on health grounds, paving the way for succession within the same political circle.
The emergence of Hon. Adewale Azeez as the new Vice Chairman of the Council is, however, questionable. He is the son of the former Chairman, Hon. Tunde Azeez who resigned his position.
The appointment was deliberately kept low-key to avoid public opposition.
Ojon Omo Eko also raised concerns about the background and local familiarity of the Vice Chairman, claiming he had limited ties to Agege and lacked sufficient knowledge of the community.
He further questioned the qualifications of the former Chairman, making allegations regarding his Educational Credentials and past association with political activities.
These claims, though remain unverified.
He further accused the LAHA Speaker of wielding excessive influence over political structures in Agege and parts of Alimosho, describing it as a pattern of unilateral decision-making in Local Governance.
It, also, called on political leaders at the National and State levels to reassess internal party processes to promote transparency and inclusiveness.
Ojon Omo Eko also made a call for increased political participation and accountability ahead of the 2027 General elections, urging residents to support candidates they believe better represent community interests.
It would be recalled that prior to the last Local Government Election in Lagos, the people of Agege protested against the imposition of Chairmanship Candidates on the people, leading to the withdrawal of Obasa, the Son of the House of Assembly Speaker from the race of becoming the Chairman of Agege LG.
In a planned political move, Hon. Tunde Azeez emerged as the Chairmanship Candidate for the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Agege LG, picking Obasa’s son, Vinod as his Vice.
Less than Six months into the saddle, he resigned, paving way for Obasa’s son to become the Chairman of the LG.
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