Mojisola Meranda has resigned as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, clearing the way for Mudashiru Obasa’s reinstatement. Meranda, who served for just 43 days, made the announcement on the floor of the House during Monday’s plenary session. She resigned at exactly 1:20 pm. As the first female …
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Meranda Re-elected as Lagos Assembly Deputy Speaker
IN a seemingly unending drama and curious reversal of decisions on the floor, Mojisola Meranda has been re-elected as the deputy speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, following her resignation from the position of Speaker, which she occupied for 49 days. Meranda, who represents Apapa Constituency I, was …
Read More »Ramadan: Lagos Assembly Speaker, Meranda Urges Prayers for Peace, Unity
SPEAKER of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mrs Mojisola Meranda, has urged Muslims to use Ramadan to pray for peace and unity in the country. Meranda made the call in her Ramadan message on Saturday in Lagos to mark the start of the 30-day fasting period. She encouraged Muslims …
Read More »Police Withdraw Security Aides Assigned To Mojisola Meranda
IN a surprising development, all police escorts assigned to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, as well as those securing the Assembly complex, have been withdrawn with immediate effect, leaving both the Speaker and the legislative building vulnerable. Confirming the situation, the Speaker’s Special Adviser …
Read More »BREAKING: Lagos Speaker Denies Resignation Rumour
THE Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has debunked rumours doing the rounds that she has resigned from her position. The rumour, which circulated online on February 19, 2025, was quickly dismissed by her Chief Press Secretary, Segun Ajiboye, who confirmed that Meranda remained in her …
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