Mojisola Meranda has resigned as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, effective Monday, March 3. Meranda’s resignation was announced during the ongoing plenary session, where she cited the need to make a “selfless sacrifice” to preserve the institution.
Meranda’s decision has been hailed by lawmakers, who praised her for listening to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and relinquishing her position. The lawmakers commended Meranda’s leadership, acknowledging her efforts to maintain order and stability within the House despite the challenges she faced during her tenure.
The resignation has sparked a chain reaction, with Deputy Speaker Nojeed Fatai and Chief Whip Sanni Okanlawon also tendering their resignations. The development has raised questions about the future of the Lagos State House of Assembly, with speculations surrounding former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa’s possible reinstatement as Speaker.
Meranda’s tenure as Speaker was marked by controversy, following her appointment in January after the removal of Obasa. Obasa had been facing allegations of financial misconduct and other charges, which he denied. Despite the challenges, Meranda’s leadership was commended by lawmakers, who acknowledged her efforts to maintain order and stability within the House.
The lawmakers’ praise for Meranda’s decision suggests that her resignation may have been a strategic move to resolve the leadership crisis in the House. With Meranda’s resignation, the stage is set for a new leadership to emerge in the Lagos State House of Assembly.
As the Assembly moves forward, it remains to be seen who will succeed Meranda as Speaker and how the new leadership will address the challenges facing the House.
