Lagos Lawmaker refutes defection rumours, restates commitment to APC

Lagos lawmaker Hon. Adewale Temitope Adedeji, OON, representing Ifako-Ijaiye 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has dismissed reports suggesting he is among members planning to leave the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).  

A report on March 11, 2025, alleged that at least 25 lawmakers in the Lagos Assembly were considering defecting due to internal party tensions. The report further claimed that these lawmakers were under pressure, with threats that they would not receive return tickets in future elections.

However, Hon. Adewale Temitope via a statement made available to Topnaija.ng described himself as a “staunch and avowed member” of the APC, pledging continued loyalty to the party and its leadership.

“I remain proud of my party, APC, and its leadership in its entirety. I am at peace with myself and will continue to contribute to the achievements of our party and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda,”* he stated.

He also reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring APC’s success in the upcoming local government elections and the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence in the party’s ability to secure victory.

Urging his supporters to remain steadfast, he assured them that the party remains united and focused on governance.