Meranda resigns as Lagos Speaker, re-elected deputy Speaker

A gale of resignations and reshuffling hit the floor of the crisis-torn Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday with the resignation of the first female Speaker in the state, Mojisola Meranda.

Meranda, who represents Apapa Constituency I, announced her resignation on 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).

Meranda’s resignation followed a reported meeting with some high-ranking members of the APC in the state to navigate the leadership crisis that has rocked the hallowed chambers.

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.

A member of the House from Kosofe Constituency I, Okanlawon Sanni, also tendered his resignation as the Deputy Chief Whip of the House.

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