Obasa’s impeachment deepens APC crisis as opposition parties woo him. He seeks Tinubu’s help, while supporters push for reinstatement amid rising tensions.
The removal of former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, continues to create divisions within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State. The impeachment, which took place on January 13, 2025, was carried out by a majority of lawmakers who accused Obasa of misconduct and financial misappropriation. Since then, tensions have escalated within the party’s ranks, with conflicting reactions from key political stakeholders.
Members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision-making body in the Lagos APC, remain divided on the matter. Two of Obasa’s supporters within the council, Senator Anthony Adefuye and Chief Muraina Taiwo, have voiced strong opposition to the impeachment, criticizing the process and questioning its legality. Their stance has been met with resistance from Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, who has urged party leaders to exercise caution and avoid making hasty statements that could further destabilize the party.
In a message sent via WhatsApp, Taiwo described the impeachment as an act of total disregard and disrespect for leadership. Meanwhile, reports indicate that the GAC remains split, with some members seeking urgent intervention from President Bola Tinubu to prevent the situation from escalating further.
The Secretary of the GAC, Mr. Mutiu Are, called for calm, assuring that the matter would be resolved internally. He emphasized that the GAC has established mechanisms to handle internal disputes and expressed confidence that a resolution would be reached. Although he refrained from making direct comments on the impeachment, he reassured party members that discussions were ongoing.
Amid the turmoil, the Convener of the Assembly of Lagos Youths, Mr. Lasisi Robert, has cautioned Obasa against taking actions that could further divide the party. He reiterated that the former Speaker remains impeached and criticized his tenure, arguing that he did not effectively represent the interests of Lagos.
Sources revealed that Obasa has been in Abuja since January 18, 2025, seeking an audience with President Bola Tinubu to appeal his impeachment. However, his attempts to gain presidential support have so far yielded no results. Despite this setback, momentum has been building among his supporters in Agege, who have continued to demand his reinstatement. His party supporters have urged the police to intervene swiftly to prevent possible chaos within the legislative chamber and across the state.
Meanwhile, opposition parties have expressed willingness to accept Obasa if he decides to leave the APC. The Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, Benedict Tai, confirmed that the PDP was open to welcoming the former Speaker but stressed that the party would impose strict entry requirements. He stated that anyone joining the PDP must adhere to party policies and undergo a vetting process to prevent political opportunism.
Tai also acknowledged that the ongoing crisis in the APC was a strategic advantage for the PDP, which hopes to capitalize on the division to strengthen its position ahead of future elections. He expressed optimism that if the APC’s internal disputes continued, the PDP would stand a better chance of reclaiming influence in Lagos politics.
Similarly, the Labour Party (LP) in Lagos has also indicated its readiness to accommodate Obasa, should he choose to switch parties before the 2027 governorship election. The LP Chairman, Pastor Dayo Ekong, confirmed that the party had no reservations about integrating the former Speaker as long as his interests aligned with the LP’s values and long-term vision.
For now, it remains uncertain whether Obasa will heed calls from the opposition to defect or continue his fight within the APC. As tensions persist, all eyes remain on the unfolding political drama in Lagos.
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