Tolulope Phillips, a House of Representatives candidate for the Labour Party in Ogun, has refuted rumors that she has joined the PDP.
The lawmaker confirmed his continued membership in the LP to reporters in his office at Olorunsogo in Abeokuta.
According to Phillips, his discussion with PDP governorship candidate Oladipupo Adebutu should not be interpreted as a defection.
He explained that the meeting with the frontrunner was after Adebutu requested “our support politically”.
Phillips said democracy permits formation of alliance, collaboration or support for one party or the other.
“Doing this for me doesn’t translate to defection to another party,” he noted.
“Hon. Adebutu is one of the notable sons of Ogun and one of the governorship candidates soliciting our support”.
Phillips reminded the public that the LP flagbearer had not been recognized by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
He added that his camp was still consulting but would work with parties “ready to accommodate our plans for the people”.