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Lagos Speakership Race: Tinubu, GAC Settle for Obasa, Tobun as Deputy Speaker

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11 months ago

June 4, 2023

AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM

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The race for the Speakership of the 10th Lagos Assembly may have been settled by the intervention of President Bola Tinubu and the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) on Saturday.

August24news.com can authoritatively reports that for the past few weeks, there had been serious politicking between the incumbent Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and his challenger, Hon. Abiodun Tobun over who becomes the Speaker of the House in the 10th Assembly.

It was gathered that the mild drama that occured during the 9th Assembly valedictory session on June 2, prompted the GAC and Tinubu to intervene quickly to nip in the bud the likely crisis that might brew out of the drama.

Our reporter gathered that when the report of what transpired got to Tinubu in Abuja, he quickly called on the GAC to meet and take decision on the leadership of the 10th Assembly.

It was learnt that the directive given to the GAC prompted the party elders to convene a meeting yesterday (Saturday) to ask Obasa to retain his Speakership seat while Tobun takes the Deputy Speakership seat.

One of the GAC members who was at the meeting and does not want his name mentioned told August24news.com that the highest decision making body intervention would bring about peace and stability in the House and the Lagos APC, saying that the elders would continue to monitor developments in the House.

” We met yesterday to douse the tension. We were informed of what happened at the floor of the House on Friday which we are not happy about. Lagos APC is one united family. We know how to resolve our issues and settle dispute among ourselves. Any member of our party can aspire for any position he or she wishes and when it is becoming crisis, we have the audacity to step in and address it amicably.

” Yes, President Tinubu heard of what happened too and quickly directed us (GAC) to meet and take decision on the matter. As elders in the party, we considered many factors before settling for Obasa to retain his Speakership while Tobun to be the Deputy Speaker. Both of them are qualified and are ranking members of the House.

” Obasa comes from Lagos West, Tobun from Lagos East while the Governor from Lagos Central. Our Deputy Governor is from Lagos East. We think and believe all the 3 Senatorial districts is settled and carried along.

” Other principal officers can be decided by the members themselves. Although, we will keep a close watch of what the House will be doing becuase we want stability and cordial relationship between the Executive arm and Legislative arm”.

With this latest development, it is expected that the proclamation of the 10th Lagos Assembly would be a rancor free and seamless experience as Lawmakers-elect are expected to honour and respect the decision of the GAC.

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Amuwo-Odofin 2: Appeal Court affirms Rauf’s Lagos Assembly election, dismisses LP suit

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5 months ago

November 18, 2023

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The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos, on Friday, dismissed the appeal filed by the Labour Party candidate, David Doherty, against Hon. Wale Rauf of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

August24news.com gathered that the judgement was celebrated on the official facebook page of the Lagos State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Cornelius Ojelabi.

The Appeal Court affirmed the ruling of the House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal which declared Rauf as the rightful winner of the Amuwo-Odofin Constituency 2 election conducted on March 18, 2023.

It also directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw the certificate of return issued to Doherty and issue new one to Rauf of the APC.

Rauf would be returning to the House to serve as a second term lawmaker, having served between 2019 and 2023.

Our Correspondent had reported that the House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Lagos, upturned the election of Doherty and declared Rauf as winner.

Doherty not satisfied with the ruling, approached the Court of Appeal.

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BREAKING: 2 REJECTED AS LAGOS LAWMAKERS CONFIRM SANWO-OLU’S SECOND BATCH OF NOMINEES

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8 months ago

September 7, 2023

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BREAKING: 2 REJECTED AS LAGOS LAWMAKERS CONFIRM SANWO-OLU’S SECOND BATCH OF NOMINEES

AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM

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The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday confirmed 15 out of the second batch of 18 nominees sent by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu recently.

The confirmation happened after Hon. Mojeed Fatai, Chief Whip and chairman of the screening committee, laid a report of the exercise before the House.

At a sitting presided over by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, the lawmakers rejected Engr. Olalere Odusote and Mr. Samuel Egube.

However, the House resolved to step down the confirmation of Hon. Tolani Sule Akibu for another day.

Dr. Obasa, commended the committee saying the members did a thorough job screening the nominees. His position was supported by the lawmakers present at plenary.

Those confirmed include:
Dr. Afolabi Abiodun Tajudeen
Mr. Oluwaseun Oriyomi Osiyemi
Prof. Akinola Emmanuel Abayomi
Dr. Oluwarotimi Omotola Wahab Fashola
Mrs. Folashade Kaosarat Ambrose-Medem
Mrs. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe
Mrs. Bolaji Cécilia Dada
Mrs. Barakat Akande Bakare
Mr. Olugbenga Omotosho
Mr. Mosopefoluwa George
Dr. Yekini Nurudeen Agbaje
Dr. Olumide Oluyinka
Mr. Abayomi Samson Oluyomi
Dr. Iyabode Oyeyemi Ayoola
Hon. Sola Shakirudeen Giwa.

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OEF CONGRATULATES SOLA GIWA

Published

8 months ago

September 5, 2023

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Says Governor Sanwo-Olu, is a listening Leader

AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM

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The OMO EPETEDO FORUM has heartily rejoice with an illustrious Son of the Community, Hon. Sola Giwa on his nomination into the Cabinet of Lagos State Government by His Excellency, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Executive Governor of the State.

The forum notes with joy, decision of the Governor to re- nominate his Special Adviser on Transportation back to the cabinet.

” It is with great joy that our Son, a brilliant, visionary and great grassroot mobiliser is re-nominated into the government. The gesture, no doubt, is an affirmation that His Excellency, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has listening ears. He has cleared doubt of all by listening to vast majority of Lagosians who clamoured for a rejig of the Commissioners list. By this Action, He has undoubtedly reaffirmed our belief in clear vision, nobility of character,politics of principle, and above all, his quest for a prosperous Lagos that works”

We are assured that Sola Giwa will introduce new, lofty ideas into the administration. He has been a top-notch performer since the beginning of his Career in life. So, this new task will definately be carried out with utmost sincerity and will birth favourable outcomes.