Meranda Finally Steps Down As Lagos Assembly Speaker
Mojisola Meranda has stepped down as the Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly.
This is part of moves to resolve the protracted leadership crisis rocking the assembly.
Meranda said she resigned to protect the state assembly, adding that she is not a quitter.
“I take a bow as your Speaker,” she announced.
Before announcing her resignation, the state lawmakers took turns to commend her legislative acumen, diligence, and performance within her short time in office.
Showering praises on Meranda, Desmond Olusola Elliot thanked her, saying she demonstrated good leadership and led the house well.
Another lawmaker, Temitope Adewale Ifako-Ijaiye I, said, “We celebrate you for your quality service. You are a heroine of democracy. You came, you saw, you conquer. You are a victim of circumstance. This house is in tears.”
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