My Observation On The Discourteous Reception LASG Budget Presentation(Video) – Segalink

The recent presentation of the 2025 Budget of Renewal at the Lagos State House of Assembly
@lshaofficial was marred by an unprecedented display of discourtesy that demands public documentation. The events of the day represented a concerning departure from established legislative decorum and institutional respect.

What transpired was a calculated attempt to diminish the solemnity of this crucial legislative function. Party leaders, Governor’s Advisory Council members, and distinguished stakeholders were subjected to extended delays and an unusually sparse reception, devoid of the traditional ceremony befitting such an occasion.

The House’s comportment was particularly troubling. Assembly members, adorned with sunglasses indoors, created an atmosphere of casual disregard.

The Rt. Hon Speaker’s (@mudashiru_obasa) treatment of the Deputy Governor @drobafemihamzat) and his deliberate continuation of casual discourse despite the Governor’s (@jidesanwoolu) announced arrival reflected poorly on the institution’s dignity.

More disturbing was the withdrawal of basic courtesies traditionally extended to invited dignitaries, custodians of societal behavior and elders, who were kept waiting from 9 AM until 3 PM without water, refreshments, or basic hospitality. This treatment of respected community members is unprecedented in the Assembly’s history.

Despite these provocations, the Executive branch maintained admirable composure. The Governor professionally delivered a comprehensive budget focused on five crucial pillars for
@followlasg
development:

– Infrastructural sustainability
– Economic diversity
– Social inclusion and human capital development
– Environmental sustainability
– Governance and institutional reforms

The Speaker’s subsequent deviation into personal political matters and grassroots validation during this crucial state function was both inappropriate and unnecessary. Such behavior undermines the Assembly’s dignity and betrays public trust in the institution.

As Charles Darwin noted, “A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.” The deliberate delays and disruptions wasted not just time but also the opportunity for meaningful legislative engagement.

The contrast between the Executive’s statesmanship and the Assembly’s conduct serves as a stark reminder of the importance of institutional maturity in governance. While the Governor remains focused on state development, the day’s events will be remembered as an unfortunate departure from the Assembly’s proud traditions.

Indeed, as African wisdom teaches, no matter how tall the baobab tree stands, its internal hollow remains pronounced. The day’s events revealed more about the perpetrators than their intended targets.

—-Dr. ‘Segun Awosanya (Segalink).