The political landscape in Agege Local Government is heating up after current Chairman Alhaji Ganiyu Egunjobi officially endorsed Oluwaseun Obasa, son of Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, as his preferred successor in the upcoming local council elections. This controversial move has ignited fresh debates about political dynasties in Nigeria, as the 32-year-old Obasa junior – currently serving as Special Assistant to the Commissioner for Local Government Affairs – seeks to continue his family’s political legacy in Agege, where his father has been the dominant political figure since 2003.
The public endorsement came during a stakeholders’ meeting where Egunjobi, who is completing his second term, praised the younger Obasa’s qualifications despite his relatively short political resume. Critics were quick to point out that several longtime party members with deeper grassroots connections had been overlooked in favor of the speaker’s son, raising questions about fairness in the selection process.
Key Details of the Controversy
✔ Political Heritage: Speaker Obasa has represented Agege for 20+ years
✔ Candidate Profile: Oluwaseun Obasa holds a commissioner’s aide position
✔ Timing: APC primaries scheduled for next month
Why This Matters
► Tests democratic principles in Nigeria’s largest city
► Could set precedent for more political family succession
► May cause division within local APC chapter
What’s Next?
- APC screening of all aspirants in coming weeks
- Possible legal challenges if primaries appear biased
- Growing public debate about political inheritance
