LAHA Speaker, Obasa, Loses Father

By Akinwale Kasali

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa has just lost his Father.

His father, Pa Suleimon Atanda Obasa, a businessman, passed on in the early hours of Tuesday. He was aged 83.

Obasa broke the news of his father’s demise through his Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele. In a statement he described Baba Obasa, as a loving family man and community leader in his lifetime.

He added that he was a successful businessman in  oil and gas and in the transportation sectors owning Petrol filling stations.

The statement reads: “He was also reputed for his success in farming, through which many citizens have always been empowered.

“A devoted Muslim, Pa Obasa dedicated his life to the service of Allah and mankind taking care of the needy and the less privileged.

“He is survived by his wives, children and grandchildren among whom is the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

“His remains would be interred at 4pm in the Agege (Old Abeokuta Motor Road) area of Lagos State, according to Islamic rites.”