The Lagos State House of Assembly has dismissed reports claiming that 27 of its members are planning to defect from the ruling party to the opposition Labour Party (LP).

In a statement, released on Wednesday and signed by Hon. (Otunba) Ogundipe Stephen Olukayode, Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Strategy, and Security, the Assembly described the report as “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 that serve no purpose other than to sow discord and confusion within the Assembly and among the good people of Lagos State,” the statement read.

The Assembly clarified that the recent leadership change, which saw the removal of Hon. Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker and the election of Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda as his replacement, was purely an internal affair conducted in line with constitutional provisions.

“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,” Ogundipe stated.

He assured party leaders and supporters that the ruling party remains united and committed to fulfilling its mandate.

He also condemned the spread of what he termed “falsehoods” by individuals seeking to destabilise the Assembly.
Ogundipe further called on the media to uphold journalistic ethics by verifying information before publication to prevent the spread of misleading reports.

The statement noted that by affirming that any internal disagreements within the House would be resolved through democratic means, reiterating that there is no crisis warranting defection.