By Parrot Newspaper 
We Reject Him in Totality- Lawmakers Revolt Against Obasa’s Leadership
By Ricky Awodi
LAGOS — A storm is brewing in the Lagos State House of Assembly as disgruntled lawmakers have openly rejected the leadership of Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. The crisis, which reached a boiling point on [insert date], saw several lawmakers barred from entering the Assembly chamber, leading to outrage and a call for transparency from the leadership.
The aggrieved legislators, visibly frustrated, expressed their grievances over the lack of communication regarding recent leadership decisions. “Leaders, who earlier told us to remain calm, should come and address us and tell us where we went wrong or what really went wrong. We won’t take laws into our hands, but we belong to different constituencies and we have our mandates,” one of the lawmakers stated.
The tension escalated as members decried the humiliation of being locked out of their own legislative house. “Whatever is going to happen, the leadership should speak with us and not this charade we’re witnessing. We are humiliated by this action. I was stopped at the gate from entering the assembly chamber. This is an embarrassment, and it must stop,” another lawmaker lamented.
Despite their grievances, the lawmakers maintained that they are not opposed to leadership decisions but insisted on proper communication and engagement. “We are not against the leadership’s decisions, but they should call us and tell us instead of hearing rumours. They’re our leaders, we’ll still stand and obey their decisions,” a member explained.
However, the rebellion became more pronounced when the lawmakers collectively voiced their rejection of Speaker Obasa’s leadership. In a chorus of defiance, they declared, “We reject Obasa in totality.”
Power Struggle in the Lagos Assembly?
The unfolding drama in the Lagos Assembly suggests deep-seated tensions within the ruling political structure. Speaker Obasa, a seasoned politician who has held the position since 2015, is now facing mounting opposition from within his ranks. His leadership has been marked by both strong political maneuvering and controversy, including past allegations of financial impropriety—allegations he has consistently denied.
The outright rejection by fellow lawmakers raises questions about the stability of the Lagos legislative arm and whether Obasa still enjoys the confidence of the majority. If this discontent grows, it could lead to a leadership shake-up, reshaping the power dynamics of the Assembly.
A Call for Dialogue
Political analysts argue that the crisis could be diffused through genuine dialogue between the Speaker and the aggrieved lawmakers. The legislators’ demands for transparency and inclusion suggest a larger concern about governance and internal democracy within the Assembly.
For now, all eyes are on Speaker Obasa—will he extend an olive branch, or will the growing opposition lead to a dramatic power shift in the Lagos State House of Assembly?
The Road Ahead
As the crisis unfolds, Lagosians are keenly watching the power play within the Assembly, knowing that the outcome could have far-reaching implications for governance in the state. Will Obasa survive this political rebellion, or will his grip on the Speaker’s seat finally loosen?
Only time will tell.