Mojisola Meranda Resigns as Lagos Speaker, Re-elected as Deputy Speaker

Mojisola Meranda has resigned as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, seven weeks after being elected to the position by her colleagues.

The lawmaker, who represents Apapa Constituency I, announced her resignation earlier today, March 3, as lawmakers re-elected her as the Deputy Speaker of the Assembly.

The lawmakers commended her leadership style and her efforts in bringing peace to the Lagos State House of Assembly.

They also praised her strength and humility for adhering to the rules and regulations of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Meranda had emerged as Speaker following the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa, the immediate past Speaker of the House.