The assembly reaffirmed its unity under the leadership of the ruling party and dismissed the rumours as “falsehoods spread by agents of destabilization…”
By Jeffrey Agbo
Lagos State House of Assembly has dismissed reports suggesting that 27 lawmakers are planning to defect from the ruling party to the opposition Labour Party (LP), calling the claims malicious and unfounded.
Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Strategy and Security, Ogundipe Stephen, debunked the rumour in a statement on Wednesday, describing the publication as “entirely false, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to misinform the public.”
“We find this report not only offensive but also riddled with inaccuracies and outright falsehoods, serving no purpose other than to sow discord and confusion within the Assembly and among the good people of Lagos State,” the statement read.
Addressing recent developments, including the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and the election of Mojisola Meranda as the new Speaker, the assembly clarified that these actions were internal matters conducted in line with constitutional provisions.
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“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,” the statement added.
The assembly reaffirmed its unity under the leadership of the ruling party and dismissed the rumours as “falsehoods spread by agents of destabilization seeking to create unnecessary tension and division.”
“To our party leaders and supporters across the state, we assure you that all members remain committed to the party. Any internal disagreements within the House will be resolved amicably through peaceful and democratic means. There is no crisis warranting defection,” the statement stressed.
The assembly also urged the media to uphold journalistic ethics by verifying facts before publication and called on the public to disregard the false reports.
