Ogundipe Stephen, the chairman of the house committee information, strategy and security, dismissed the claim in a statement on Wednesday, January 19, saying it was all “entirely false, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to misinform the public.”
According to Stephen, the report was offensive and full of inaccuracies. He said it is an outright falsehood with the objective of creating discord and confusion within the Assembly and the people of the state.
He also addressed the recent developments within the Assembly, noting that the removal of the former speaker Mudashiru Obasa and the election of Mojisola Lasbat Meranda as the new speaker, are internal affairs that were carried out within the confined of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
The spokesperson of the House then stressed that the development did not amount or suggest that some members have the intention of dumping the ruling party. He emphasized that no member of the Assembly is planning to defect.
The Lagos State House of Assembly then reiterated its commitment and unity in delivering its responsibility under the leadership of the APC. It stated that the defection rumours were being spread by agents of destabilisation who were out to create unnecessary tension and division.
The statement reads in part:
The statement further called on the media to uphold the ethics of journalism by verifying the facts before going ahead to publish. He also called on the public to dismiss the claim as unfounded.
Read the full statement here:
TimesNow.com.ng earlier reported that Rt Hon. Mojisola Meranda, the speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has denied the report that she resigned from her position, just 38 days after taking charge of the office.
The dismissal of the rumour was made by the chief press secretary to the speaker, Segun Ajiboye, who debunked the online claim on Wednesday, February 19.
There has been a circular on social media dated Monday, February 17, 2025. It was allegedly released by the new speaker, with the content claiming that Meranda tendered her resignation letter. However, a check on the letter showed that it was not signed by anyone.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
