The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, says the All Progressive Congress (APC) remains the only party for the masses and one that truly cares about their interests
By Adekunle Williams
The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, says the All Progressive Congress (APC) remains the only party for the masses and one that truly cares about their interests and needs.
Obasa said this when he hosted Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran , a party chieftain, at his official residence in Ikeja on Tuesday.
Obasa lauded President Bola Tinubu for his bold reforms ,designed to better the lots of Nigerians.
“These reforms are a step taken in the genuine interest of Nigerians, in spite of anticipated criticisms from detractors and fifth columnists.
“It takes courage and leadership to introduce such reforms in the face of resistance.
“The President has once again demonstrated his resolve to put the people first, and I align fully with this vision,” he said.
Obasa, while warmly welcomed Adediran back to the party, described his return to the APC as “a very good move”.
The Lagos Speaker said he was delighted to have Adediran,who recently rejoined the party, back in APC.
The speaker also commended the party chieftain,popularly known as Jandor, for his courage and conviction.
He assured him of full reintegration and collaboration in the collective effort to continue the delivery of good governance to the people of the state.
In his remarks, Adediran, a former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state, expressed appreciation to Obasa for the warm reception.
He reaffirmed his commitment to working with the APC family for the progress of the state and the nation.
At the meeting , both leaders pledged to work together to strengthen the party and advance the welfare of the people.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Adediran had on March 18, 2025 defected to APC, weeks after resigning from the PDP.
Jandor cited internal crises and lack of party discipline within the PDP as the reasons for his departure, expressing disappointment in the party’s inability to address anti-party activities of some leaders(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)