Obasa's political career in shambles as Tinubu meeting blocked - EFCC awaits return from US | Pulse Nigeria
Following his dramatic ousting on Monday, January 13, for Obasa’s efforts to regain his footing appear futile.
Reports indicate that Obasa, attempted to meet President during the latter’s visit to the UAE for the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
However, his request for clearance was reportedly denied, further isolating him from the political corridors of power.
To add to his woes, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are reportedly stationed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport and prepared to arrest him upon his return.
Insiders suggest that Obasa has delayed his homecoming, fearing imminent detention. Efforts to challenge his impeachment have also failed.
“His legal adviser confirmed the impeachment’s legality,” a source revealed, noting that Obasa has reluctantly accepted his fate.

Meanwhile, attempts to rally support from his Agege constituents have failed. Residents claim they had long warned him about
Civil society groups sidelined during Obasa’s tenure have refrained from intervening, labelling the impeachment an “internal legislative matter.”
Dissent is brewing within the Agege chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Prominent members have reportedly demanded the resignation of state cabinet officials linked to Obasa.
Obasa’s , “Muda Eko Obasa Lagos 2027,” has disintegrated. Party loyalists have withdrawn their support, leaving him politically stranded.
Furthermore, whispers from local groups suggest they are compiling a dossier of Obasa’s alleged assets for submission to the EFCC, tightening the legal noose around him.
Obasa’s career trajectory now serves as a cautionary tale of overreach and political isolation, marking a stark downfall for a once-prominent figure in Lagos politics.