Mr Olayinka said the minister had been quoted out of context and described the statement as hyperbolic.
Mr Lamido said his decision is based on the party’s failure to safeguard the people he represents and the hardship they are currently facing.
He urged Christians to imbibe the lessons of sacrifice to advance national peace and peaceful coexistence.
Mr Abdullahi said the initiative was a response to what he called growing undemocratic practices.
INEC, as the constitutional umpire, is expected to act with utmost restraint, impartiality, and fidelity to due process.
Stakeholders have renewed their appeal to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress to zone the party’s Lagos governorship ticket to Badagry ahead of the 2027 elections.
The minority leader of the Ogun House of Assembly, Lukman Adeleye, and five other lawmakers have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress.
Ms Pam expressed confidence in the party’s electoral prospects.
Mr Obi said leadership must extend beyond official appearances.
The party also fixed its state congresses for April 25, Local Government Area and Ward congresses for April 24 and April 23, respectively.
