BREAKING: Meranda Steps Down as Lagos Assembly Speaker Amidst Power Shift

• Mojisola Meranda has resigned as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

• Her resignation was announced during a special plenary session on Monday, March 3, 2025.

• Meranda’s resignation comes after assuming office on January 13, 2025, following the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa.

Mojisola Meranda has resigned as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, effective immediately. Meranda announced her resignation during a special plenary session on Monday, March 3, 2025.

Meranda read from her resignation letter during the plenary session.

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Her resignation comes after assuming office on January 13, 2025, following the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, who is reportedly poised for reinstatement.

Despite her brief tenure, lawmakers praised Meranda’s ability to lead effectively and foster a positive atmosphere in the Assembly.

Meranda resigned alongside all principal officers appointed alongside her.

Obasa’s Lawyers Insist on Pursuing Court Case Despite Moves for Political Resolution

The legal team of ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has stated that there is no plan to withdraw the suit filed to challenge his removal as Speaker.

Obasa’s lead counsel, Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), said he was prepared for the court hearing fixed for February 28, despite moves to resolve the Assembly crisis politically.

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