Lagos Lawmaker Quits Labour Party, Joins ADC In Political Shake-Up

Hon. Foluke Stella Osafile, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has officially defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Osafile represents Amuwo-Odofin Constituency I and is currently the sole opposition lawmaker in the 40-member Assembly. The first-time legislator is expected to formally announce her move to the ADC during plenary in the coming days.

Confirming the defection to Western Post, Osafile stated, “Yes, it is true. I have defected to the ADC,” though she declined to provide reasons for her decision. When asked about notifying her colleagues in the House, she added, “Don’t worry, I will announce it during plenary soon.”

Osafile currently chairs the House Committee on Wealth Creation. She was elected to the Assembly in 2023 under the Labour Party, defeating the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Folorunso Olaitan Segun, by a significant margin.

Her victory was initially challenged by the APC at the Election Petition Tribunal, which ruled in favor of the APC candidate. Osafile successfully appealed the decision at the Court of Appeal, ultimately reclaiming her seat and bringing the legal battle to a close.