Mudashiru Obasa

Nigerian politician and lawyer · Nigeria · On the map · Politicians · Born 1972 · age 53

Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who has served as speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly since March 2025. He previously served as speaker from June 2015 to January 2025. He is a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress.

Mudashiru Obasa is read about 13 times a day, in 8 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 15 September 2026

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2025“I have always been a loyalist. If they are just realising that now, then they have not been part of us from the genesis.”In their words28 February 2025Speakership crisis: I’ve been Tinubu’s disciple since I left secondary school - Obasa. 28 February 2025, Daily Trust Newspaper.Read the whole statement

“It is not a sin to have an ambition.”In their words28 February 2025Speakership crisis: I’ve been Tinubu’s disciple since I left secondary school - Obasa. 28 February 2025, Daily Trust Newspaper.Read the whole statement

“I’ve never been removed. Impeachment or removal is democratic and constitutional, but in doing that, you must follow due process. I am not against that.”In their words27 February 2025I’ve resumed as Lagos assembly speaker, says Obasa. 27 February 2025, The Cable.Read the whole statement

1972Born11 November 1972

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Representation is about creating opportunities for interaction and engagement. It allows citizens to understand government and gives us lawmakers the chance to provide feedback.
On representation as the most significant duty of legislators, above lawmaking and oversight., Own words
Our job is not to construct roads or buildings. We listen to the people, aggregate their needs, and forward them to the executive.
Clarifying that lawmakers in Lagos do not execute projects directly., Own words
In politics, ambition is natural, but as members of a party, we must respect leadership decisions.
On loyalty to his party, APC., Own words

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