Lawmakers in the Lagos State House of Assembly have dismissed speculations that they are planning to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Labour Party or any other political group.
Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Strategy, and Security, Mr. Stephen Ogundipe, in a statement on Tuesday, debunked the rumors, describing them as baseless fabrications meant to cause unnecessary tension.
He noted that reports circulating online claim that 25 members of the Assembly are preparing to dump the APC, following a similar allegation during the recent leadership crisis, which falsely suggested that 27 lawmakers were planning to defect to the Labour Party.
“That claim was unequivocally refuted, with members reaffirming their commitment to the APC and confidence in the party’s internal conflict resolution mechanisms,” Ogundipe stated.
He assured that no APC lawmaker in the Assembly is contemplating defection, emphasizing that while challenges exist, they would be resolved democratically and in accordance with party principles.
“The leadership of our party is actively addressing all concerns, and any lingering issues will be resolved amicably,” he added.
Ogundipe urged the public to ignore misleading reports aimed at destabilizing the political atmosphere.
He also reaffirmed the lawmakers’ loyalty to APC’s national leader and President of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“The Lagos State House of Assembly remains committed to its legislative mandate, focusing on enacting laws and policies that drive the development of Lagos State,” he concluded.
