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Hon. Mojisola Meranda, the first female Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has resigned from her position, effective February 17, 2025. This decision comes barely a month after she made history by becoming the first woman to hold the office, on January 13, 2025.
Meranda's resignation is seen as a selfless sacrifice to protect the institution amid the recent political turmoil threatening the cohesion of the House. In her resignation letter, she expressed gratitude to her colleagues for their support and collaboration during her tenure.
The resignation comes on the heels of a vote of confidence passed by the Lagos Assembly on Meranda, amidst rumours of her possible resignation. The assembly had also adjourned plenary indefinitely, following a motion by the Majority Leader, Temitope Adewale.
Here is the full text of Meranda's resignation letter:
