The Lagos State House of Assembly has dismissed reports claiming that 27 lawmakers are planning to defect from the ruling party to the opposition Labour Party (LP), describing the allegations as false and misleading.
Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Strategy, and Security, Ogundipe Stephen, refuted the claims in a statement, labeling the reports as “entirely false, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to misinform the public.”
“We find this report not only offensive but also riddled with inaccuracies and outright falsehoods, serving no purpose other than to sow discord and confusion within the Assembly and among the good people of Lagos State,” the statement read.
The Assembly clarified that recent internal changes, including the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and the election of Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda as the new Speaker, were conducted in line with constitutional provisions and did not indicate any intention by members to defect.
“These events in no way suggest any intention by members to leave the party. We emphasize, without any ambiguity, that no member of the Assembly is contemplating defection,” the statement added.
Reaffirming its unity and commitment to governance under the ruling party, the Assembly described the reports as “falsehoods spread by agents of destabilization seeking to create unnecessary tension and division.”
“To our party leaders and supporters across the state, we assure you that all members remain committed to the party. Any internal disagreements within the House will be resolved amicably through peaceful and democratic means. There is no crisis warranting defection,” the statement stressed.
The Assembly also urged the media to adhere to journalistic ethics by verifying information before publication and called on the public to disregard the unfounded claims.
