Ikeja, Lagos – Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have denied the reports which alleged that 25 of them are planning to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC) for a political party which was yet to be named.
The denial was made by Stephen Ogundipe, the chairman of the house committee on information, security and strategy, in a statement he issued on Tuesday, March 11.
Lagos lawmakers allegedly planning to dump APC
Legit.ng recalled that the lawmakers had previously denied a similar defection plan of the lawmakers in mid-February, when it was alleged that the 25 lawmakers are planning to join the Labour Party.
According to Premium Times, Ogundipe specifically stated that the latest speculation was entirely false and baseless, adding that no member of the assembly was contemplating dumping the APC.
He said that there was a need to recall a similar allegation during the latest leadership crisis that rocked the assembly. The report claims that 27 lawmakers were planning to join the Labour Party from the APC.
LSHA denied report of lawmaker dumping APC
The lawmaker said the House refuted the claim and members reaffirmed their commitment to the party and resolve to settle the internal crisis amicably, using the established mechanism within the party.
His statement reads in part:
“We acknowledge that challenges may arise, but we remain committed to addressing them through democratic and lawful processes.”
He stressed that the APC leadership is fully engaged and that any outstanding issue would be amicably resolved.
LSHA urged public to dismiss defection rumours
The House then urged the public to disregard the “unfounded reports” that some members are planning to dump the APC, adding that such reports are created to build unnecessary tension and mislead.
Ogundipe reaffirmed that the lawmakers are loyal to APC leaders, President Bola Tinubu, and their steadfastness remained unshaken as well as their support and dedication to the ideals of the party.
He also advised that those spreading the false news should desist from the claim, adding that the assembly remained in its focus in achieving its legislative mandate.
The House stressed that its priority was to enact laws and pass motions that will promote the development and progress of the state.
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