Just in: Meranda bows out as Lagos House of Assembly Speaker

The hues and cries surrounding leadership tussle in the Lagos state house Assembly might have come to an as
Mojisola Meranda resigned as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, clearing the way for Mudashiru Obasa’s reinstatement.

Meranda, who served for just 43 days, made the announcement on the floor of the House during Monday’s plenary session.

She resigned at exactly 1:20 pm.

As the first female speaker and the shortest-serving in the assembly’s history, Meranda received commendations from her fellow lawmakers before submitting her resignation.

Meranda, born on 16 August 1980, has represented the Apapa I constituency since June 2015.

Her rise to the speakership came on 13 January 2025, following the impeachment of her predecessor, Mudashiru Obasa, who was ousted over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office.

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.”