Lagos Assembly Clears Air Over APC Members’ Defection To LP

By Felix Kuyinu

The Lagos State House of Assembly has debunked widespread rumours of some parliamentarians defecting to the Labour Party, LP, stating it’s falsehood.

The lawmakers said that the rumour has it that 27 legislators have joined the Labour Party from the All Progressives Congress, APC. In a signed statement by the House, the Assembly stated that the rumour is offensive, inacurate and aimed at misleading the public against the members of the Red Chamber.

Extracts from the statement signed by Honourable Ogundipe Stephen, Chairman, House Committee on Information, Strategy and Security says: “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.

“We were elected under the Leadership of the Ruling Party. The ruling party remains united and focused on delivering its mandate to the people of Lagos State. The falsehood being spread originates from agents of destabilization who seek to create unnecessary tension and division within the Assembly.

“To our party leaders and supporters across the state, we assure you that all members remain committed to the party.

“Furthermore, we reaffirm that any internal disagreements within the House will be resolved amicably through peaceful and democratic mechanisms. There is no crisis that warrants any member considering defection.

“We also call on all media partners to uphold the ethics of journalism by verifying facts before publication and refraining from spreading unverified reports that could mislead the public.”