25 Lagos APC Lawmakers Speak On Defecting To Another Party

25 Lagos APC Lawmakers have reacted to defection claims making the rounds.

Epe Insights reports that Ogundipe Olukayode, chairman of the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Information, Strategy, and Security, has dismissed claims that 25 lawmakers plan to defect from the All Progressives Congress to an unnamed party.

According to Leadership, Olukayode described in a Tuesday, March 11, 2025, statement that the report is “entirely false and without merit.”

“We categorically state that this claim is entirely false and without merit.

“During the recent leadership dispute within the Assembly, a similar report surfaced, suggesting that twenty-seven (27) members were preparing to leave the APC for the Labour Party.

“That claim was also unequivocally refuted, with members affirming their commitment to the party and confidence in resolving internal disagreements through established mechanisms,” he stated.

The chairman of the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Information, Strategy, and Security, emphasized that no APC lawmaker in the Assembly was contemplating defection, reiterating that as progressives, any challenges faced are resolved through democratic and lawful means.

The Chairman assured that the APC leadership is actively addressing all internal concerns and outstanding issues will be resolved amicably.

He urged those spreading the rumours to desist from misleading the public, stressing that the Lagos Assembly remains focused on its legislative duties of enacting laws and motions that drive the state’s development.

Epe Insights recalls that the Lagos State House of Assembly recently experienced significant leadership changes.

Speaker Mudashiru Obasa was impeached over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office. Mojisola Meranda was subsequently elected as the first female Speaker of the Assembly.

However, on March 3, 2025, Meranda resigned from her position, and Obasa was reinstated as Speaker.

These events have led to internal disagreements within the Assembly, prompting rumours of potential defections.

However, members have reaffirmed their commitment to the APC and are confident in resolving internal disagreements through established mechanisms as stated by Olukayode.