LAHA: Obasa takes over as Speaker as Meranda Resigns, Re-Elected Deputy Speaker
March 3, 2025
…Three others resign, reflected to previous positions
Following the crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly, the first female Speaker in the state, Mojisola Meranda on Monday resigned her appointment as the Speaker.
Meranda, who represents Apapa Constituency I, announced her resignation at the plenary after which lawmakers immediately re-elected her as the Deputy Speaker of the Assembly.
The lawmakers commended her leadership style and for bringing peace to the Lagos State House of Assembly. They also commended her strength and humility for obeying the rules and regulations of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The embattled Lagos Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa has however resumed as the Speaker of the House following her resignation.
Similarly, the Deputy Speaker of the House, Mojeed Fatai, who represents Ibeju-Lekki Constituency I, announced his resignation as the deputy speaker of the House.
Fatai said his resignation was in the interest of the House. He was immediately re-elected as the Chief Whip of the Assembly.
The Chief Whip of the Assembly, Setonji David, who represents Badagry constituency II also resigned his position and was re-elected as the Deputy Chief Whip of the house.