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By: Manoah kikekon
Engr. Setonji David
Hon. Setonji David the Chief Whip of the Lagos State House of Assembly has strongly rejected recent claims questioning the nationality and birthplace, labeling it as a malicious attempt to tarnish the reputation of the respected lawmaker.
A statement issued by the office’s spokesperson, Posu Davies, dismissed the circulating allegations shared on social media as completely false and misleading.
The statement specifically addressed an article titled "LAGOS ASSEMBLY SPEAKERSHIP: OPPOSITION MOUNTS AGAINST SETONJI, OTHERS," which inaccurately claimed that Hon. Setonji David was from the Benin Republic rather than Badagry.
To clarify the situation, the statement reaffirmed that Hon. Setonji David is an indigene of Badagry, Lagos State, born on December 12, 1959, at Agboniganme Compound, Ajara Vetho Badagry. His father, Chief Amos David, was a well-respected traditional leader, holding the title of Ayino The First, the inaugural Baale of the Vetho Kingdom in Badagry.
“These claims are not only false but also malicious, intended to undermine Hon. Setonji David’s standing,” the statement stated, urging the public to disregard the misleading information and instead seek reliable sources for the truth.
The Office of the Chief Whip emphasized Hon. Setonji David’s strong ties to Lagos State and his enduring commitment to public service. “Hon. Setonji David is a proud Lagosian, with a long-standing record of service to his community and the broader state. We stand firmly behind his integrity and dedication to the people of Lagos State,” the statement concluded.
This firm denial comes as political discussions intensify over the leadership of the Lagos State House of Assembly, with Hon. Setonji David being considered a leading contender for the Speakership.