Lagos Speaker Meranda 'Under Pressure to Resign' as Tension Rises

• The speaker of the Lagos state house of assembly, Mojisola Meranda, is reportedly facing intense pressure to resign
• The development came after the operatives of the Department of State Service (DSS) and other armed security personnel stormed the premises of the assembly complex in Alausa, Ikeja
• Legit.ng reports that the development heightened tension in Lagos state on Monday, February 17, 2025

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics and governance in Nigeria.

Ikeja, Lagos state - Mojisola Meranda, the speaker of the Lagos state house of assembly, is reportedly under pressure to resign.

As reported by Leadership on Monday, February 17, tension heightened at the Lagos house of assembly on Monday, February 17.

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) stormed the legislative chamber and reportedly locked Meranda out of her office.

Media reports indicated that several workers of the Lagos state house of assembly rallied around Meranda amid the pressure.

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Recall Meranda had recently replaced Mudashiru Obasa following antagonism towards the Agege politician by several of his colleagues. However, some veterans in the Lagos chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are said to be averse to Meranda's emergence as speaker.

On Monday, February 17, Meranda sauntered into the assembly complex to cheers and applause from lawmakers and some members of staff.

They chorused:

“Madam speaker… madam speaker."

Videos circulating online showed the embattled Speaker Meranda in tears as members of the house chanted “Meranda we want” to protest the invasion of the assembly complex by armed security men.

The unfolding situation has created uncertainty within the Lagos state legislative body, with observers closely watching how events will unfold in the coming days.

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Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Lagos assembly members stirred concerns in the polity as they resumed plenary and declared support for the Tinubu-led government.

The highlight of the session in the house was the absence of former Speaker Obasa.

Obasa, who represents Agege constituency, was removed on January 13 over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office.

Source: Legit.ng