In a surprising turn of events, Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda has resigned as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, only to be re-elected as the Deputy Speaker, a position she previously held before the impeachment of Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. Obasa, who was impeached, has now been reinstated as the Speaker.

Meranda’s resignation was reportedly aimed at restoring peace to the Assembly, which had been marred by turmoil following Obasa’s impeachment. In her resignation speech, Meranda expressed gratitude to her colleagues for their support, stating that her decision was necessary to allow for peace in the Assembly.

The resignation and subsequent re-election of Meranda as Deputy Speaker were not isolated events. Other principal officers of the Assembly, including the Chief Whip and his Deputy, as well as the Majority Leader and his Deputy, also resigned and were replaced.

Meranda’s brief tenure as Speaker began on January 13, 2025, following Obasa’s impeachment over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office. Her re-election as Deputy Speaker marks a return to her previous role, which she held before becoming Speaker.