‘I Will Never Go Against Obasa, The Man Who Made Me’

“I will never go against my leader, Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa. This is the man who made me. He appointed me Special Assistant on Media when he became Speaker in 2015.

“In 2016, I was appointed Sole Administrator of Agege LGA, thanks to his recommendation to the governor. That appointment made me the youngest council boss in Lagos State at the time…”

Those are the declarations of Mr Oluwagbenga Abiola, Vice Chairman, Agege Local Government

Abiola,  who spoke while withdrawing his interest in the chairmanship position of the LG in the upcoming July 12, 2025 council added:

“In 2017, I became Secretary to the Local Government, and in 2021, Vice Chairman — all through the party’s and Speaker’s support. So, why would I oppose a man who built me politically and helped me grow in experience and influence?”

He told NAN that there was no better way of showing loyalty to Obasa than his decision to opt out of the contest.

He said he took the decision by himself and was not pressured from any quarters; rather, he said, he respected the party’s collective decision.

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“Yes, I aspired. Every Vice Chairman dreams of becoming Chairman. But the party has spoken, and I fully agree. Leaders and stakeholders have united. They’ve asked the Speaker to allow his son to contest, and I respect and support that,” he stated.

“I trust my leader. He knows what’s best and can recommend me for even greater responsibilities when the time is right.

“I’m still young and full of energy. I’ll work for the party and ensure we achieve victory”, he stated.