By Folarunso Alagbede
Ex Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar’s Special Assistant on Digital Media Strategy, Demola Olarenwaju, has disclosed the real reason that led to Modashiru Obasa’s impeachment as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Olarenwaju claimed that Obasa’s crime was nursing governorship ambition ahead of the 2027 election in Lagos State.
Posting on X, he noted that Obasa’s impeachment was not due to financial malfeasance as claimed by the All Progressives Congress, (APC).
According to Olarenwaju, Obasa would return as a normal floor member because APC is a cult.
He wrote: “Speaker Obasa’s ‘crime’ wasn’t financial malfeasance which the echelons of APC are all complicit in, it was for daring to nurse and pursue a political ambition.
“Sadly, he will slink back into being a floor member and henceforth keep his mouth shut; because APC Lagos is a cult.”
Peoples Daily reports that the Lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly yesterday impeached Obasa.
Mrs Mojisola Miranda was immediately elected to replace Obasa as the new Speaker.
The new Speaker represents Apapa 1 constituency.
Obasa’s impeachment comes amid reports that he is nursing governorship ambition in 2027.Kalu further cited an instance of how the Asian tigers (Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong) ignored the IMF, World Bank economic packages but yet have continued record progress in their economies.
The Lawmaker further urged youths not shy away from democratic process in order to the election of charlatans into elective offices;
“The Asian Tigers jettisoned the IMF and world bank but today we can see how they have progressed. Politicians must work very hard to sustain democracy because democracy is good for everyone but we must participate in democracy.
“I challenge young people to stand up for democracy, if you don’t participate you’ll allow idiots to be elected then it will no longer be interesting.
He reinstated his stance for a shift in Nigeria’s economic strategy via regional competition as a key driver for growth using China as an example.
Kalu called for commitment on both the Government and the people;
“We cannot be successful and develop without putting in the work on both the side of the Government and the people, as Nigeria is Today.
“We cannot develop unless we engage in competition. China is said not to value human rights but they have been growing annually at 10 percent for the last 35 years.
Kalu’s host Chief Sunday Ugwu expressed gratitude to the Senator for honouring his invite and acknowledged the Lawmaker’s impact in community development.
He said; “I ask God to bless you , what you have for our people is very good and remarkable. The rousing welcome you received when you arrived here shows your level of acceptance and how Loved you are.
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