The factional Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has revealed that he has been a loyal follower of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since completing secondary school.
Obasa made this statement during an interview on *Politics Today* on Channels TV on Thursday while addressing questions about the ongoing crisis in the state assembly.
On the same day, he arrived at the assembly complex with his security detail and presided over a ‘plenary’ attended by just four lawmakers, further escalating the dispute.
When asked if Tinubu was backing him in the crisis, Obasa responded, *“I have been following this man since I finished secondary school. I have pictures to prove it. During the SDP era, I contested as a delegate. Since then, I have always been one of his disciples, and I will not change tomorrow. I have always been loyal. If people are just realizing this now, then they were never truly part of us from the beginning.”*
Regarding his alleged rift with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Obasa denied any animosity, stating that they have always worked well together.
*“It is not a crime to have ambitions. The governor is my leader and brother, and I have no reason to disrespect him. If any of my actions appeared disrespectful, it was unintentional.”*
He emphasized his respect for the governor and dismissed speculation about his political ambitions.
*“The governor is our leader in this state, and he deserves our respect. He is also my brother. As far as I am concerned, there is no issue between us.”*
Although he ruled out immediate plans to contest for governorship, he maintained that he is qualified for the role.
