Posted by Amarachi on Wed 22nd Jan, 2025 - tori.ng
Witnesses at the Abuja airport disclosed that Obasa sat quietly in the arrival hall, noticeably without his usual entourage of aides and security operatives.
The impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, arrived the nation's capital on Sunday evening under the cover of night, sparking speculation about his next political moves.
Sources who spoke with Westernpost revealed that Obasa flew into Abuja from the United Arab Emirates, where he reportedly failed to meet President Bola Tinubu.
Witnesses at the Abuja airport disclosed that Obasa sat quietly in the arrival hall, noticeably without his usual entourage of aides and security operatives.
Obasa’s trip to Abuja follows a tumultuous few weeks. On January 8, the impeached speaker travelled to Atlanta, Georgia, with loyal lawmakers and the former Clerk of the House, Olalekan Onafeko—who was also ousted alongside him.
Reports suggest that Obasa left these allies stranded in various locations across the globe while he focused on securing his political survival.
Recall that Obasa was impeached on January 13 by 32 out of 40 lawmakers in the Lagos State House of Assembly, a significant political shift in the state.
The House swiftly elected Mojisola Meranda, representing Apapa 1, as the new Speaker. Since her assumption of office, Meranda and her principal officers have consolidated power by engaging key stakeholders, including the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and former council chairmen.
It remains unclear whether Obasa will succeed in meeting President Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa after failing to secure an audience during his UAE visit.
Political analysts suggest that Obasa’s visit to Abuja may be a last-ditch effort to seek a soft landing or regain relevance within the All Progressives Congress (APC) power structure.