Mojisola Meranda has stepped down as the Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly
Meranda resigned after a meeting with Mudashiru Obasa, the embattled former speaker, Cornelius Ojelabi, chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Lawal Pedro, the attorney-general of Lagos state.
Meranda said she resigned to protect the state assembly, adding that she is not a quitter.
She added that she remained committed to serving her constituency, Apapa 1, and described her brief tenure as historic, having been the first female speaker of the Lagos assembly.
“I will never stray from the well-established path of honor and dignity exemplified by my late father, the past Ojora of Lagos,” Meranda said.
“It is with full awareness of my resolve that I announce my decision to resign as speaker of the Lagos state house of assembly, effective March 3, 2025.
“This decision was not made lightly; it came after careful deliberation, fully aware of the intrigues surrounding my election as Speaker. We are the representatives of the good people of Lagos, entrusted with a mandate to protect our democracy. “I have chosen to resign to uphold the integrity of this institution. I made history as the first female speaker of the Lagos state house of assembly and deeply cherished the solidarity freely offered to me during my tenure.
“I am sincerely grateful to each of you for your unwavering support throughout my brief time in office. As I step down from the position of speaker, I remain committed to serving the people of Apapa 1 constituency.
“I am not a quitter; I have taken this step to avoid further unnecessary conflict and embarrassment.
“The party’s decision is supreme, and at this juncture, I take a bow as Speaker. Thank you all.”
Before announcing her resignation, the state lawmakers took turns to commend her legislative acumen, diligence, and performance within her short time in office.
Showering praises on Meranda, Desmond Olusola Elliot thanked her, saying she demonstrated good leadership and led the house well.
Another lawmaker, Temitope Adewale Ifako-Ijaiye I, said, “We celebrate you for your quality service. You are a heroine of democracy. You came, you saw, you conquer. You are a victim of circumstance. This house is in tears.”
She was subsequently relected as deputy speaker the assembly
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