Again, Lagos Assembly debunks reports of members’ planned defection from APC

The Lagos State House of Assembly has again dismissed reports on the planned defection of 25 lawmakers from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to an unnamed political party.

The Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Security, and Strategy, Stephen Ogundipe, made the clarification in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos.

The Assembly had previously debunked similar defection claims on February 19.

Ogundipe described the latest allegation as baseless, saying that no APC member in the Assembly was contemplating defection.

He said: “It is important to recall that during the recent leadership dispute within the Assembly, a similar report emerged, suggesting that 27 members were preparing to leave the APC for the Labour Party.

“That claim was also unequivocally refuted, with members reaffirming their commitment to the party and their confidence in resolving internal disagreements through established mechanisms.

“We acknowledge that challenges may arise, but we remain committed to addressing them through democratic and lawful processes.

“The leadership of our party is fully engaged, and any outstanding issues will be resolved amicably.

“We urge the public to disregard these unfounded reports, which are designed to mislead and create unnecessary tension.”

Ogundipe reaffirmed the lawmakers’ loyalty to President Bola Tinubu, stating that they remained steadfast in their support and dedication to the party’s ideals.

He also advised those spreading falsehoods to desist.

“Our priority remains enacting laws and passing motions that promote the progress and development of the state,” he concluded.

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