Mudashiru Obasa

thumb|Modashiru Ibadan Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa (born 11 November 1972) is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who has served as speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly since March 2025. Quotes I have always been a loyalist. If they are just realising that now, then they have not been part of us from the genesis. Speakership crisis: I’ve been Tinubu’s disciple since I left secondary school – Obasa. 28 February 2025, Daily Trust Newspaper. It is not a sin to have an ambition. Speakership crisis: I’ve been Tinubu’s disciple since I left secondary school – Obasa. 28 February 2025, Daily Trust Newspaper. I’ve never been removed. Impeachment or removal is democratic and constitutional, but in doing that, you must follow due process. I am not against that. If I do that, then I am not democratic. I’ve resumed as Lagos assembly speaker, says Obasa. 27 February 2025, The Cable. Representation is about creating opportunities for interaction and engagement. It allows citizens to understand government and gives us lawmakers the chance to provide feedback. It is not limited to supporters alone, but also includes critics, the sick, prisoners—everybody. On representation as the most significant duty of legislators, above lawmaking and oversight. Our job is not to construct roads or buildings. We listen to the people, aggregate their needs, and forward them to the executive. Lawmakers only influence projects for their communities but do not implement them. Clarifying that lawmakers in Lagos do not execute projects directly. In politics, ambition is natural, but as members of a party, we must respect leadership decisions. Whether one becomes governor, senator, or remains in the Assembly is determined through consultation, On loyalty to his party, APC. People say nothing has been done, but that is unfair. Roads, schools, and infrastructure are ongoing. Yes, there are pains, but governance is a gradual process. We are moving forward. On President Tinubu’s reforms. I look forward to contributing meaningfully to the committee’s efforts in promoting democratic governance, gender inclusion, respect for human rights, and parliamentary cooperation across the African region. On his appointment as a Sub-National Representative on the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association African Region. You cannot make a profit out of some people’s misfortune. What we should be doing is looking for lasting solutions and rescuing the teachers and pupils. Everybody can contribute; it is not about the government alone. We are all concerned about the situation, particularly the one that happened in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Here at the Lagos State House of Assembly, we have been doing our best to ensure security. That is why this House has, several times, been at the forefront of state police. We read about the position of President Bola Tinubu on state police. This further confirms that it is both necessary and important for this country to have state police. It is not about protesting alone; we all need to come together to find lasting solutions. Addressing protesters at the Assembly complex over the abduction of pupils, students, and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. External links Mudashiru Obasa Category:1972 births Category:Living people Category:Politicians from Nigeria Category:Lawyers from Nigeria