Mojisola Meranda Resigns as Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly Amid Turmoil
posted 3rd March 2025
Mojisola Meranda Resigns as Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly Amid Turmoil
Lagos, Nigeria – Mojisola Meranda has tendered her resignation as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, a move that adds yet another layer of complexity to the ongoing unrest within the legislative body. Ms Meranda made her announcement during a plenary session on the afternoon of Monday, 3 March 2025, stepping down from her role as the assembly grapples with internal strife.
The Lagos Assembly has been mired in controversy since the contentious removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa earlier this year. Mr Obasa has steadfastly maintained that his dismissal was procedurally flawed, a grievance that has exacerbated divisions and plunged the chamber into disarray. His exit paved the way for Ms Meranda’s ascension to the speakership, though her tenure has been overshadowed by persistent instability.
Addressing the assembly, Ms Meranda offered no elaborate explanation for her decision to resign, leaving speculation rife that the unrelenting pressure stemming from the crisis may have influenced her departure. Her exit now leaves the future leadership of this pivotal state institution shrouded in uncertainty.
The assembly has yet to name an interim Speaker, with members expected to reconvene shortly to determine their next steps. The prolonged discord has sparked growing unease among Lagos residents, who fear that the legislative impasse could hinder progress on critical matters such as infrastructure improvements and economic initiatives.
As events continue to unfold, observers of Lagos politics are keenly watching, with many suggesting that the resolution of this leadership upheaval could significantly reshape the state’s political landscape in the months ahead.
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