Speaker of the Lagos State Home of Meeting, Dr. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, has dismissed claims that he has declared his subsequent political ambition forward of the 2027 normal elections.
Reacting to reviews that he disclosed his plans throughout a reside look on TVC’s programme Past The Headlines, anchored by Nifemi Oguntoye, Obasa clarified that he by no means said he was working for both governorship or a senatorial seat.
He defined that, like different members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), his political future would in the end be decided by the occasion management.
“As a politician, you have to look ahead to the hierarchy of the occasion to find out the place they need you to go — whether or not as a lawmaker, governor, or senator,” Obasa mentioned.
“Individuals shouldn’t be misled or attempt to misread the occasion’s plans. Let all rigidity relax. Our essential focus is methods to transfer the nation ahead. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is making vital progress daily.”
Obasa reiterated that he’s not retiring from politics, however stays aware of life after public service.
“Nigeria is our dwelling, our occasion is our power, and people of us within the APC are members of the family. The APC is getting stronger each day,” he mentioned.
When requested about his future ambitions, the Speaker replied: “Life is subsequent. So let’s focus on residing that life.”
He additional pressured that political ambition have to be guided by occasion self-discipline and respect for management choices.
“Once we speak about politics, it’s a must to be a member of a political occasion, and as a member, you have to consider within the management of that occasion.
“Sooner or later, you can not decide what’s subsequent for you by yourself. You might aspire to turn out to be one thing, however you continue to must respect the occasion and the way it’s managed. The leaders will sit down and determine who goes the place.
“So, whether or not as Speaker, Deputy Governor, Governor, or Senator, it’s all about session and engagement with occasion leaders. As a person, you have to align with the method,” Obasa emphasised.
