Sanwo-Olu In Hot Seat As Obasa’s Ouster Sparks Political Earthquake In Lagos

The political landscape of Lagos State has been thrown into disarray following the abrupt removal of Speaker Mudashiru Obasa from the Lagos State House of Assembly on January 13, 2025—an event that has now cast a shadow over Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s leadership.

Obasa, a key player in Lagos politics, was impeached by 36 out of 40 lawmakers amid allegations of financial misconduct, authoritarian leadership, and abuse of power.

His ousting has intensified political tension across the state, with insiders revealing to Vanguard that Governor Sanwo-Olu’s role in the crisis could be jeopardizing his own political standing.

In the wake of Obasa’s removal, Mojisola Meranda was swiftly appointed as the new Speaker. However, the surrounding drama has sent shockwaves through the political establishment, with critics questioning the governor’s crisis management and leadership approach.

Sources close to the matter claim that Sanwo-Olu’s grip on power is weakening, and calls for his resignation are growing louder, fueled by dissatisfaction over his perceived mishandling of the Assembly debacle.

The unfolding scenario signals a major shake-up in Lagos politics. If Sanwo-Olu is forced to resign, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat could step in to complete his tenure. Meanwhile, there is rising speculation that Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, may emerge as a frontrunner for the governorship in 2027—potentially reshaping the political power structure within the ruling APC.

Amidst the uncertainty, Major General Tajudeen Olanrewaju (retd.), Alternate Chairman of the De Renaissance Patriots Foundation, has urged Governor Sanwo-Olu to tread carefully. According to Olanrewaju, Obasa has now positioned himself as the new political heavyweight within the Lagos APC, potentially eclipsing Sanwo-Olu’s influence.

“We saw a leader stepping into a matter that stemmed from the legislative arm of a state,” Olanrewaju remarked, hinting at Obasa’s growing dominance and the evolving power dynamics in the state.