Hon. Mojisola Meranda has officially resigned as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, citing the need to maintain the integrity of the legislature and prevent further crisis within the House. Her resignation, announced on Monday during a plenary session in Alausa, Ikeja, marks the end of her brief tenure, which began on January 13, 2025.
While addressing lawmakers, Meranda described her decision as a “personal sacrifice” aimed at resolving the ongoing leadership crisis. She emphasized that her guiding principle remains her family’s legacy of promoting democracy, good governance, and public service. “I have made a personal sacrifice towards resolving the leadership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly,” she stated.
Meranda explained that her resignation was not made lightly but was a necessary step to prevent the instability within the Assembly from threatening its democratic functions. “It is with heavy responsibility that I wish to resign my position as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly with effect from this day, March 3, 2025,” she declared. “On one hand, I accepted the position of Speaker, and on the other hand, I resigned because it is threatening the democracy of this House.”
She acknowledged the importance of the Assembly’s mandate to serve the people of Lagos State and described her resignation as an act of leadership and selflessness. “I feel that I have demonstrated leadership and selfless sacrifice by resigning in order to protect these resources that we have suffered to build,” Meranda said, reaffirming her dedication to the institution’s stability.
Despite stepping down as Speaker, Meranda expressed gratitude to her colleagues, the management, and the staff of the House of Assembly for their unwavering support. She reflected on her short tenure with pride, stating, “Thank you for finding me worthy to lead this distinguished and honourable Assembly. I am not a quitter; however, I took this bold decision in order to save this legislative institution from further unnecessary conflict and embarrassment.”
Looking ahead, she reassured her constituents in Apapa Constituency 1 that she would continue serving them and working towards the progress of Lagos State. She urged lawmakers to remain steadfast in upholding justice and fairness, stating, “Occasionally, we are confronted by overwhelming challenges and conflicts, but as responsible leaders, we must not break down the legislative House that we collectively built in pursuit of justice and fairness.”
Meranda concluded her speech by acknowledging the support she received from various quarters and recognizing the supremacy of party decisions in politics. “At this point, I take a bow as your Speaker and step down for
