Mudashiru Obasa, a fourth term lawmaker from Agege 1 Constituency, has emerged the Speaker of the eighth Lagos Assembly, which was inaugurated yesterday by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode.
Obasa was the sole candidate. He was nominated by Moshood Oshun (Lagos Mainland 2) and seconded by Shola Giwa (Lagos Island 2).
Wasiu Sanni Eshilokun (Lagos Island 1) is the Deputy Speaker. He was nominated by Yishawu Gbolahan (Eti Osa 2) and seconded by Solaja Nurudeen (Ikorodu 2).
Others are: Sanai Agunbiade (Majority Leader); Rotimi Abiru (Chief Whip); Olumuyiwa Jimoh (Deputy Majority Leader); Omotayo Oduntan (Deputy Chief Whip).
The Minority Leader position, to be filled by one Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker, was put on hold.
Ambode told the lawmakers that they have a great task ahead.
He sought their support and commitment in ensuring that all government policies are given legitimacy by the House.
The governor urged them to be close to their constituents.
“Great opportunities beckons with the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the center.
“ I intend to take advantage of this opportunity and engage the Federal Government on issues that will bring the best to Lagosians”, Ambode said.
Obasa thanked his colleagues for electing him.
He urged all fellow contenders for the position “to set aside all our differences”.
“We must all come together in the interest of Lagosians.
“We are stewards, our employers gave us the mandate to keep Lagos working and make life better for all.
“My job is to coordinate efforts to fulfil that desire. Our people want to see a prosperous state full of opportunities, let us work to achieve goals desired by our constituents”, Obasa said.
The Clerk, Ganiyu Abiru, reminded the members that the mandate given to them is a sacred trust which must not be compromised.
