Agege Chairmanship: Tensions continue as disqualification of Obasa's son rekindles Scrutiny of Egunjobi’s Tenure

Obasa being the Speaker of Lagos Assembly, representing Agege Constituency many of the residents had seen the action as an attempt to further muzzle their democratic voices.

More hits were the politicians who had several months ago, expressed interest in the chairmanship position of the Agege Local Government Area, while many had engaged in political mobilisations and other activities to gear-up their support-base before full campaigns would begin.

While the grumbling lasted, it was learnt that the matter got to the attention of President Bola Tinubu and Abdulganiyu was stopped from continuing with his campaign.

Obasa had allegedly foisted his son on the political leadership of Agege and picked the APC chairman in the local government, Tunde Disco, as his running mate.

However, it is learnt that the storm is yet to cease as there are political machinations over who becomes the candidate.

Sources within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Agege alleged that the choice of Abdulganiyu as a replacement for Ganiyu Egunjobi, the incumbent chairman of the local government area is multi-pronged.

There were arguments that the Lagos Speaker allegedly tried to create what some described as 'political fiefdom' rendering Egunjobi administration incapacitated based on his closeness to the speaker of the house.

Going to Orile-Agege, it's very obvious seeing residents continuing praising the chairman Mr Johnson Babatunde, despite Orile-Agege being an LCDA, the Chairman outperformed the expectations of the people," a resident lamented.

"Over the years, it has come to our notice that the chairman is allegedly under the influence of the Speaker and there have been soft allegations of financial improprieties against Egunjobi's administration by the people of the council," another resident disclosed.

The source alleged that while Egunjobi's real motive is to enjoy political soft landing and immunity after his tenure through supporting Abdulganiyu, and Tunde Disco, a politician who is over 64 years was considered as running mate so that the latter could use his experience to guide the green horn.

"Come to Agege, you would see how public sentiments reflect a lack of confidence in Egunjobi's performance.

"We can't effectively identify even five major road projects completed during his current term," the source added.

This underwhelming record comes despite substantial infrastructural investments by both the Lagos State Government and the Federal Government, including the notable railway project traversing the area.

To ensure that his interest remained safeguarded in the local political arena, Egunjobi reportedly championed Obasa's son against his deputy Gbenga Abiola, to enjoy political protection after leaving office from being investigated.

With the 2025 local government elections drawing closer, tensions continue to rise. The political atmosphere in Agege is fraught with uncertainty.

Stakeholders and constituents alike are watching closely as the outcome of these maneuvers could reshape the future of leadership in Agege local government.