APC Denies Internal Turmoil Following Obasas 2027 Gov Comments

Lagos State Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa sparked controversy after stating he is qualified to contest for governor in 2027, prompting opposition parties to closely monitor the situation as internal rumblings within the APC come under scrutiny. The party has denied any internal strife following Obasa's comments.

Lagos State Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, recently made comments suggesting he is qualified to contest for governor in 2027, sparking controversy within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The party has swiftly denied reports of internal rumblings, with APC officials dismissing the speaker's remarks as a mere "personal opinion" not indicative of any party-wide discontent. Meanwhile, opposition parties closely monitor the situation, wary of potential splits or divisions within the APC that could impact their own chances in future elections. As the 2027 gubernatorial race begins to take shape, Obasa's comments have added another layer of intrigue to the already complex Lagos political landscape.