As the crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly continues to generate reactions, former lawmaker Jude Idimogu has urged the ousted Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, to accept his removal with grace and stop fueling political tensions in the state.
Idimogu, who represented Oshodi/Isolo Constituency 2 from 2015 to 2023, stated that Obasa is neither the first nor the last Speaker to be removed by colleagues.
He urged him to give peace a chance and recognize that leadership positions are temporary.
He pointed out that Obasa had been privileged to serve in the Assembly for over 20 years and should be grateful rather than attempting to destabilize the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
“Obasa is not greater than the 39 other members of the House. The APC leadership, led by President Bola Tinubu, has been good to him. If I were him, I would go and do thanksgiving,” Idimogu said.
He accused Obasa of treating his colleagues like subordinates and ruling like an emperor. According to him, Obasa’s removal was divine, and he should seek forgiveness from both God and his fellow lawmakers.
Idimogu further cautioned that if Obasa continues on his current path, worse may befall him. He advised the former Speaker to stop dragging the APC into unnecessary turmoil and allow the courts to handle the case he has filed.
He also stated that the collective influence of the 39 lawmakers outweighs that of Obasa, adding that their loyalty will be crucial in President Tinubu’s potential second-term bid.
“His time as Speaker is over. He should lick his wounds and accept his fate. If he refuses to attend sittings, it is the people of Agege Constituency 1 who will suffer,” Idimogu concluded.
