The Lagos State House of Assembly has described as malicious and unfounded publication alleging that twenty-seven members of the Assembly are planning to defect from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to the opposition Labour Party (LP).
A statement by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Strategy and Security, Mr Stephen Ogundipe, says the “publication is entirely false, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to misinform the public.”
It adds that, “We find this report not only offensive but also riddled with inaccuracies and outright falsehoods that serves no purpose other than to sow discord and confusion within the Assembly and among the good people of Lagos State.
“The recent developments in the House, including the removal of the erstwhile Speaker, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, and the election of Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda as the new Speaker, are purely internal matters. These actions were carried out in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).”
Mr Ogundipe stressed that no lawmaker is contemplating detection to another party as the issue is an internal dispute of the House.
“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.”
The Assembly spokesman assured APC leaders and supporters across the state, of the lawmakers’ commitment 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,” Ogundipe said.