By Our Reporter A fresh wave of political turbulence has erupted in Lagos as a prominent member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) o...
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Taiwo, in a statement on Wednesday according to People's Gazette, insisted that despite their loyalty to President Bola Tinubu, democracy must take its course and that Obasa’s removal was in the state’s best interest.
“Loyalty to Mr. President, the cause, and the leadership of the party remains paramount, but democracy must take its course,” he said. Quoting the Qur’an (Surah Al-Imran 3:26), Taiwo emphasized that leadership positions are determined by divine will, not by individual influence.
The APC chieftain described Obasa’s impeachment as long overdue, revealing that lawmakers had long expressed dissatisfaction with his leadership style, which they claimed hindered their effectiveness in their respective constituencies.
“Having attended two meetings where members spoke openly and emotionally, I witnessed firsthand the weight of their grievances,” Taiwo stated. “They detailed the enormous challenges they faced under the former speaker—challenges that drained their motivation and hindered their performance as lawmakers.”
While acknowledging Obasa’s political strength, Taiwo maintained that the lawmakers' decision reflected their commitment to good governance and unity.
Obasa was impeached for gross misconduct by 32 out of the 40 assembly members and was swiftly replaced by Mojisola Meranda. However, recent reports suggest pressure from top party leaders, including President Tinubu, to reinstate him—an effort Taiwo and some other political figures have vowed to resist.
With tensions rising within the Lagos APC, the battle over Obasa’s reinstatement is set to test the party’s internal cohesion and the influence of its key stakeholders.
Culled from The People's Gazette
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