Hon. Mojisola Meranda officially resigned as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday. Here a 10 key points from her speech.
1. Resignation to Resolve Leadership Crisis – Meranda stated that she made a personal sacrifice by stepping down to end the leadership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly.
2. Commitment to Family Legacy – She reaffirmed her family’s long-standing dedication to democracy, good governance, and integrity, values she vowed to uphold.
3. Threat to Legislative Democracy – She revealed that her decision stemmed from concerns that the crisis was threatening the democracy of the House.
4. Acceptance and Resignation within Two Months – Meranda noted that she accepted the Speaker role on January 13, 2025, but chose to resign less than two months later due to political turbulence.
5. Mandate to Protect Lagosians – She emphasised that the duty of the Assembly is to safeguard the interests of Lagos residents and uphold good governance.
6. Selfless Sacrifice – Meranda described her resignation as an act of leadership and selflessness aimed at protecting the integrity of the institution.
7. Desire to Prevent Further Conflict – She explained that her resignation was necessary to prevent further unnecessary conflicts and embarrassment for the House.
8. Continued Service to Constituents – Despite stepping down as Speaker, she assured that she would continue representing Apapa Constituency 1 and serving the people of Lagos.
9. Acknowledgment of Support – She expressed gratitude to fellow lawmakers, Assembly staff, and Lagos residents for their solidarity and encouragement during her tenure.
10. Recognition of Party Supremacy – Meranda acknowledged the authority of the party in political decisions and hinted at internal party dynamics influencing her resignation.
