The Vice Chairman of the Justice Forum and Woman Leader of the All Progressives Congress in Igbogbo Bayeku Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, Mrs Ibiyemi Sanni, has denied reports suggesting she is opposing the alleged fourth term ambition of lawmaker Babajimi Benson.
In a statement released on Saturday, Sanni dismissed the claims as false and politically motivated, insisting that she remains a strong supporter of the federal lawmaker representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency.
She said attempts to associate her with internal opposition were “mischievous and condemnable,” adding that such narratives were aimed at creating tension within the party structure in Igbogbo Bayeku.
According to her, democracy allows both political aspiration and the freedom of constituents to decide their representation, warning against what she described as manufactured discontent within the party.
Sanni further urged members of the Justice Forum and APC stakeholders in the area to ignore the reports and continue supporting Benson, whom she credited with delivering developmental projects across the constituency.
Among the projects she highlighted were road infrastructure upgrades, the elishment of a smart police station, and an 80 bed maternal and child health facility in Imota.
Babajimi Benson, who currently serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Defence, has represented the constituency since 2015 after being elected into the House of Representatives Nigeria. He has since been re elected in 2019 and 2023.
Sanni reaffirmed her commitment to unity within the APC and the Justice Forum, stressing that continued cohesion is essential for development in Ikorodu Federal Constituency.
The clarification comes amid growing political discussions around succession and legislative tenure as Nigeria moves c to future electoral cycles.
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