••• Says I have made History
Mojisola Meranda has resigned as the Speaker Lagos State House of Assembly.
She made a resignation known as a plenary on Monday.
Meranda said she made history as the first Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly
She said, My dear and gallant honorable colleagues, this is a notice of resignation as Speaker of the 10th assembly.
Once again history beckoned on me to make personal sacrifice towards resolving the same intracable leadership crisis rocking this assembly of patriots.
Meranda assumed office on January 13, 2025, following the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, who is reportedly poised for reinstatement.
Despite her brief tenure, lawmakers lauded her ability to lead effectively and foster a positive atmosphere in the Assembly.
Meranda resigned alongside all principal officers appointed alongside with her
Lagos assembly deputy speaker, Chief Whip resign
The deputy speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Nojeed Fatai, has resigned.
The Chief Whip of the Assembly, Sanni Okanlawon, has also resigned from his position.
This is as lawmakers at the House have hailed Speaker Mojisola Meranda for listening to the All Progressives Congress and “letting go.”
“The entire chamber is in tears. You have restored the spirit of friendship, comradeship and loyalty to this House. We have seen the sense of belonging and sense that party is supreme,” lawmaker Temitope Adewale, said.
“To my dear colleagues, this is not the end, this Asiwaju’s House. Let’s not lose hope, things will change for better,” he added.
“You did very well but as we know, we are politicians and as politicians, our party is supreme. We’re proud party men and our party has spoken. I thank the deputy speaker and everyone that may be affected. We are around to obey the party, we are not ashamed of it. Madam Speaker, I pray for you, God Almighty will be with you.”
“You have listened to the Speaker and willing to let go,” another lawmaker said.
Other principal officers are also resigning at the moment.
