Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, the son of Mudashiru Obasa, speaker of the Lagos state house of assembly, has been confirmed as substantive chairman of Agege LG.
Obasa’s confirmation follows the resignation of Tunde Azeez, the former chairman, who had been on medical leave shortly after he was inaugurated on July 27, 2025.
Azeez formally stepped down on Wednesday over persistent health challenges.
His resignation letter was read by Adeshina Haruna, leader of the house, during the plenary at the Agege council chamber.
Lawmakers unanimously voted to confirm Obasa, who had been acting in the role, as substantive chairman.
He had previously indicated interest in contesting the council chairmanship ahead of the 2025 LG elections but was dropped following opposition to his candidacy.
Council members said Obasa had effectively overseen mobilisation and grassroots engagement since Azeez went on medical leave.
They said the decision to confirm him was aimed at preventing a leadership vacuum and sustaining administrative continuity in the council.
The legislators commended Azeez for his service in office and wished him a full recovery.
In his acceptance remarks, the new chairman pledged to consolidate ongoing initiatives and strengthen collaboration with community stakeholders to improve service delivery in Agege.
During the plenary, lawmakers also reviewed committee structures and oversight mechanisms, stressing the need for improved transparency and accountability in the execution of local government projects.
