Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda has resigned as the Speaker at a special plenary on Monday. She resigned alongside all principal officers appointed with her.
“This is a notice of resignation as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly,” Meranda said while reading her resignation letter out at the plenary.
Her resignation set the tone for Mudashiru Obasa’s reinstatement as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, while she was returned as the deputy speaker.
In January, Obasa was impeached by members of the Lagos State House of Assembly over multiple allegations of fraud.
Meranda assumed office on January 13, 2025, following Obasa’s removal. Despite her brief tenure, lawmakers lauded her ability to lead effectively and foster a positive atmosphere in the Assembly.
Meranda resigned after a meeting with high-ranking All Progressives Congress members to address the leadership crisis.
The crisis began on January 13, 2025, when Mudashiru Obasa was removed as Speaker by two-thirds of the 40-member house due to alleged misconduct.
Meranda, Obasa’s deputy, became the first female Speaker in the state. However, Obasa rejected his removal, citing improper procedure and militarisation of the assembly complex.
On February 27, 2025, Obasa arrived at the Assembly Complex, escorted by armed, uniformed security operatives. He insisted he remained the Speaker, rejecting his removal. His colleagues, however, reaffirmed their loyalty to Meranda.
