Hours after Daily Trust published an exclusive report on developments within the Agege Local Government Council, the embattled chairman, Hon. Tunde Azeez, has formally resigned from office, paving the way for Abdul-Ganiyu Vinod Obasa, the vice-chairman and son of the Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, to take over as council boss.
The resignation of Azeez, who has reportedly been battling health challenges, comes amid growing controversy and opposition allegations of a “pre-arranged succession plan” orchestrated within the council’s leadership.
Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa has been serving as acting chairman since shortly after Azeez went on medical leave, less than a month after being sworn in on July 26, 2025.
Opposition figures in Lagos have condemned the transition, describing it as evidence of a political script designed to ensure the younger Obasa’s eventual rise to the council’s top seat.
Recall that during the build-up to the July 12 local government elections, the decision of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to field Obasa’s son as its chairmanship candidate sparked protests among some party stakeholders in Agege.
The controversy prompted the substitution of his candidacy with that of Hon. Azeez, while Obasa Jr. was nominated as his running mate.
However, following Azeez’s prolonged illness and absence from public duties, the vice-chairman effectively took charge of council affairs, a situation that has now become permanent following Azeez’s resignation.
Confirming the development, Rotimi Sulaiman, an APC chieftain, said the outgoing chairman’s decision was based purely on health grounds.
“Hon. Tunde Azeez has been unwell for some time, and his choice to step down and focus on his recovery is a wise and responsible one,” Sulaiman stated.
“The new chairman, Abdul-Ganiyu Vinod Obasa, has already shown strong leadership in the past few months. Agege is fortunate to have both men serve in such capacities.”
Despite assurances from APC leaders, opposition parties continue to question the transparency of the succession, describing it as part of a long-planned political strategy within the local government.
