Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has said he is already considering life beyond the speakership, admitting that he does not rule out a governorship ambition.
Obasa, who recently weathered a political storm that briefly cost him his position, spoke during an interview with Television Continental on Thursday.
In an earlier interview with the same station, he had stated that the next stage in his political career would be to become either a senator or a governor, having served as both councillor and speaker.
When reminded of that comment, Obasa clarified that it was made seven years ago and was not definitive. He maintained that his political future ultimately depends on the direction of his party.
“Let me just explain. Now that we are talking about politics, you have to be a member of a political party and if you are a member of a political party, you have to believe in the leadership of the party,” Obasa said.
He added that while every politician harbours ambitions, progress in politics is determined by party structures and leaders.
“So you get to a stage where you cannot determine what is next for you. On your own, you may aspire that I want to become this, but if you have respect for the party and the way the party is being managed, you know that the party leaders will sit together and decide who will be next. It’s all about consultation, engagement with the party leaders,” he said.
Although he did not outrightly deny governorship ambitions, Obasa gave a subtle hint when asked if he would remain in the Lagos Assembly for another four years. His response was, “not really.”
