By Adeniyi Yusuf
The Lagos State All Progressives Congress has explained why it did not intervene in the state’s House of Assembly crisis.
The party also congratulated the house of assembly members for solving the issue.
This was stated in a statement obtained by The New Daily Prime and signed by Lagos APC Spokesman, Hon. Oluseye Oladejo.
According to the statement, the party congratulates the good people of Lagos State, most especially members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, the leadership and general members of APC for finding an amiable solution to the rift within the House of Assembly.
The statement read, “The crux of the disagreement which has been mainly to draw the attention of the general public and the party to intractable internal issues stretched the well tested and trusted internal conflict resolution mechanism of the party.
“As a truly Democratic Party, we refrained from needless interference in the affair of the legislature whose independence we hold in high esteem.
“However, the house deferred to the party when the conflict festered and defied all suggestions for settlement.”
The party said it was notified of the issue ongoing in the chamber.
“We want to put it on record that the members of the house officially briefed the party about the ontoward development and requested for wise counsel from the party just a few days ago.
“It is noteworthy that 39 members of the Lagos State House of Assembly are APC members who won elections on our platform and are irrevocably committed to deliver on their mandate.”
The party further stated that it met with all the members and proffered practical solutions which were sacrificial , stabilizing and in the best interest of the state.
It read, “You may wish to note that our role remained basically advisory and could only be binding if upheld in the hallowed chamber of the House of Assembly.
“We commend all the members for jettisoning personal interests in favor of our collective over all goals and aspirations.
“There’s no doubt that lessons have been learnt from the past incident and the house has been reunited and strengthened by renewed commitment and vigor to serve the state better.
“Overall, it is victory for democracy and underscored the sophistication of Lagos politics which is heads and shoulders above common standards.
By this token, it’s clear that the opposition rejoiced too early over a storm in a tea cup and will hopefully put their propaganda machinery in check.”
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