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The Obasa game plans to install son as LG chairmen 06 May, 2025 Fresh revelations have emerged on why the outgoing Chairman of Agege Local Government, Hon. Ganiyu Egunjobi, is allegedly opposed to his Vice Chairman, Hon. Gbenga Abiola, popularly known as Agbelebu from succeeding him.

Sources close to the political circle revealed that there has been no love lost between the duo from the onset, despite both belonging to the same political faction led by the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa.

It was gathered that Obasa’s alleged divide-and-rule style of politics contributed significantly to the strained relationship between Egunjobi and Agbelebu.

When Agbelebu was appointed Sole Administrator of Agege Local Government through Obasa’s influence, he reportedly refused to offer financial support to Egunjobi as directed by the Speaker. Agbelebu also did not back Egunjobi’s bid for the chairmanship, as he allegedly had his own preferred candidate.

He was also said to have failed to campaign for Egunjobi among civil servants. Upon his election as chairman, Egunjobi reportedly “took his pound of flesh,” sidelining Agbelebu.

Observers believe this lingering animosity is a key reason Egunjobi is allegedly determined to block his vice from succeeding him. There are fears that if Agbelebu emerges as the next chairman, several alleged financial infractions committed by Egunjobi during his tenure may come to light.

It was also gathered that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently investigating the council boss and may arrest him once his tenure ends in a few months. Egunjobi reportedly fears that Agbelebu might cooperate with the EFCC in the probe, hence his desperation to stop him from taking over.

In an apparent move to frustrate Agbelebu’s ambition, Egunjobi is said to be pushing for the imposition of a 73-year-old ailing aspirant, Tunde Azeez, popularly known as Tunde Disco who is currently the APC LGA chairman as his successor.

Disco is to be deputized by AbdulGaniyu Vinod Obasa, son of Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. Initially, both Egunjobi and Obasa had backed AbdulGaniyu Obasa for the chairmanship, a decision that reportedly devastated Agbelebu and triggered outrage among other aspirants.

Many of them had already begun consultations, mobilizing support, and raising funds for their campaigns when the news broke.

According to sources close to Agbelebu, he was deeply hurt by the move, especially after his professed loyalty to Speaker Obasa and his significant investment in preparing to succeed Egunjobi.

He reportedly withdrew from social media for days after hearing the announcement. His supporters, enraged by what they saw as a betrayal, protested vehemently and vowed to resist the imposition of Obasa’s son. “Agbelebu has paid his dues,” one of his supporters said.

“If anyone deserves to become the next chairman of Agege Local Government, it is him. He has served the grassroots diligently and made sacrifices to bring Agege to where it is today.”

Another protester fumed, “It is not fair! How can we serve the father and still be asked to serve the son? Why is it now that it’s Agbelebu’s turn that Obasa is doing all this? Agbelebu is not stepping down for anybody. It’s a fight to the finish!”

Amid growing tensions, Agbelebu reportedly called his supporters to order and announced that he had no intention of going head-to-head with his political leader over the decision to impose his son.

However, it was later gathered that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu intervened by removing AbdulGaniyu Obasa’s name from the chairmanship nomination list submitted to the state.

In response, Speaker Obasa, in collaboration with Egunjobi, nominated Tunde Disco, who was the council boss’s original choice, as the replacement candidate. Despite Tunde Disco’s failing health, he was allegedly helped to the APC Secretariat on Acme Road to fill out his nomination forms and undergo screening.

The 73-year-old reportedly had to be physically supported throughout the process. A source within the party disclosed that Rt. Hon. Obasa allegedly planned his son as the vice-chairman nominee with a long-term plan: once Tunde Disco assumes office, he is expected to resign due to his health condition, allowing AbdulGaniyu to seamlessly take over as chairman. The plan is so advanced, insiders say, that Tunde Disco’s resignation letter has already been prepared.

The list of cleared and successful chairmanship aspirants for Agege Local Government Area, released by the APC Electoral Committee, includes: Akerele Salaudeen Idowu, Sola Osolana, Abiodun Ogunji, Taiwo Olasunkanmi Samuel, Tunde Azeez (Tunde Disco), Bukola Sofidiya and Oduwusi Femi.

Source: withincity.ng