Lagos Assembly Dismisses Reports Of Members Mass Defection To Labour Party

The Lagos State House of Assembly has dismissed reports suggesting that 27 of its members are planning to defect from the ruling party to the opposition Labour Party (LP), describing the claims as “false, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to misinform the public.”

In a statement issued by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Strategy, and Security,(Otunba) Ogundipe Stephen Olukayode, the Assembly condemned the report as malicious and aimed at creating unnecessary tension within the legislative body and the state at large.

According to the statement, the recent changes in the leadership of the House, including the removal of the former Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, and the election of Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda as his replacement, were internal matters conducted in line with the Nigerian Constitution.

The Assembly maintained that these developments should not be misinterpreted as signs of an impending defection.

“We emphasize, without any ambiguity, that no member of the Assembly is contemplating defection,” the statement read. “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 lawmakers assured party leaders and supporters that all members remain loyal to the party and committed to serving Lagosians.

They also emphasized that any internal disagreements within the House would be resolved through peaceful and democratic means, stressing that no crisis warranted defection.

The Assembly further urged the media to by verify reports before publication to prevent the spread of misinformation.

The statement comes amid heightened political speculation following the leadership change in the Lagos Assembly, but lawmakers insist