Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, son of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has been confirmed as substantive chairman of Agege Local Government.
This follows the resignation of Tunde Azeez, the former chairman, who had been on medical leave since he was inaugurated in July 2025.
Azeex 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.
