Mojisola Meranda Resigns as Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly

Babatunji Wusu –

• Meranda Steps Down: Mojisola Meranda resigned from her position as Speaker during a plenary session on Monday.
• Ongoing Assembly Crisis: The Lagos State House of Assembly has been in turmoil since the controversial removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa.
• Obasa’s Challenge: Obasa maintains that his removal did not follow due process.

Mojisola Meranda has officially resigned as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, announcing her decision during a plenary session on Monday afternoon.

Her resignation comes amid an ongoing leadership crisis in the Assembly, which began with the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. Obasa, who has challenged his removal, insists that due process was not followed.

With Meranda stepping down, attention now shifts to the selection of a new Speaker, with indications that Obasa may return to the role. Further updates are expected as the situation unfolds.