LGA chairmanship aspirant Abiola gives reasons for stepping down for Obasa’s son
Vice-chairman of Agege LGA, Oluwagbenga Abiola, has stepped down for Abdulganiyu Obasa, son of Mudashiru Obasa, speaker of the Lagos house of assembly.
Before he stepped down, Abiola was a leading chairmanship aspirant ahead of the Lagos council election scheduled to hold on July 12.
Speaking to NAN, Abiola said he was satisfaction with the decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to picl Abdulganiyu as its flagbearer in Agege.
“Let me make it clear, I will never go against my leader, Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa,” said Abiola.
“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.
“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 rubbished claims of being arm-twisted to quit the chairmanship race.
“Yes, I aspired. Every vice chairman dreams of becoming chairman but the party has spoken, and I fully agree,” he said.
“I trust my leader. He knows what’s best and can recommend me for even greater responsibilities when the time is right,” he added.
