President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the leadership of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) have cautioned the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, against actions perceived as disrespectful to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his office.
This warning came after a meeting held in Lagos on Friday, following President Tinubu’s return to the state for the year-end break. The meeting, convened by GAC Chairman Alhaji Tajudeen Olusi, sought to address political developments in Lagos, particularly issues surrounding the Speaker’s conduct.
Sources revealed that Olusi briefed the president on instances of alleged disrespect by the Speaker toward the governor. He underscored the need to maintain the dignity of the governor’s office, referencing Tinubu’s own tenure as governor from 1999 to 2007.
During the meeting, Olusi highlighted specific incidents, some of which had necessitated intervention from GAC members. Other members, including Obasa, were given an opportunity to present their perspectives.
When President Tinubu addressed the gathering, he expressed strong disapproval of the Speaker’s behavior. He criticized Obasa for his perceived lack of respect for Governor Sanwo-Olu and his inability to effectively manage political affairs in the state. Tinubu reportedly pointed to a contentious bill from the Lagos State Assembly, which aimed to enable the removal of the chairman of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC). The president dismissed the bill as impractical, asking rhetorically, “Which governor will sign such a bill into law, anyway?”
Following the meeting, Obasa sought a private audience with the president to explain his stance. However, two GAC members joined this impromptu discussion, reinforcing the criticisms of the Speaker’s actions.
An unexpected moment during the discussions came when Seyi Tinubu, the president’s son, joined the second session. Seyi posed a pointed question: “Although I’m the youngest here, I just needed clarity for my understanding. Please, why do you have groups within the party when they cannot unite th
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