In a strategic political maneuver, the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has stepped in to quell the controversy surrounding the embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, following his recent removal.
Vanguard Newspaper, through its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, announced that the powerful APC body has moved to broker peace and provide a “soft landing” for Obasa, who has been at the center of intense political turbulence.
An APC chieftain, speaking on the development, confirmed that the GAC, comprising influential party elders and power brokers in Lagos politics, is working behind the scenes to mend fences and ensure that Obasa’s political career does not suffer a fatal blow.
“This is Lagos politics; no major player is left in the cold without strategic recalibration. The GAC understands the stakes and is committed to ensuring stability within the party,” the source stated.
While details of the negotiations remain undisclosed, insiders suggest that the move is aimed at maintaining party unity and preventing internal fractures that could weaken APC’s grip on Lagos State politics ahead of future elections.
Observers believe that Obasa’s removal was more than just a leadership reshuffle; it reflected deeper power dynamics within the state’s ruling structure. However, with the intervention of the GAC, it appears the party is working to re-integrate him into the fold rather than cast him aside.
As Lagos APC navigates this political turbulence, all eyes remain on the next steps for both Obasa and the party hierarchy. Will this reconciliation effort pave the way for his return to relevance, or is this merely a tactical retreat? Time will tell.
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