Mojisola Meranda’s resignation as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly has been announced, but the circumstances surrounding her resignation are unclear. According to reports, Meranda announced her resignation during a plenary session on Monday afternoon. However, other sources suggest that Meranda had initially rejected her ousting and only agreed to resign after a peace meeting.
It’s worth noting that Meranda’s resignation comes after Mudashiru Obasa, the former Speaker, was removed from office in January over allegations of financial misconduct .Obasa has denied these allegations and claimed that he is still the rightful Speaker. In a surprising turn of events, lawmakers in the Lagos State House of Assembly passed a vote of confidence in Meranda’s leadership, reaffirming their trust in her as the substantive Speaker.
This development has raised questions about the status of Meranda’s resignation and whether she will continue to serve as Speaker.As the situation unfolds, it’s clear that there are conflicting reports and uncertainty surrounding Meranda’s resignation. Further clarification is needed to understand the implications of her resignation and the future of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
