An associate contacted by the TNG news site has claimed that the reported resignation Monday night – yesterday, February 17 – of the newly elected Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly is fake news.
But there was widespread confusion in political circles, especially the legislative circles, in Lagos as news filtered in last night that newly elected Lagos Assembly Speaker, Mojisola Meranda had resigned her position as speaker.
This was quickly refuted by close associates who sought anonymity.
In a letter making the rounds, her resignation dated February 17, 2025, said she was stepping aside as Speaker and would rejoin her colleagues as a floor member.
The letter also claimed her resignation was with immediate effect.
“With your unflinching support, I made history as the first woman to become the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly and I value and cherish the solidarity freely given to me,” the letter reportedly claimed.
“My esteemed Honourable members… I am sincerely grateful to each of you for your support and collaboration during my short but very interesting tenure.
“I leave this position to rejoin you on the floor of this hallowed chambers as honourable member, representing Apapa 1 Constituency.
“I shall continue to serve the good people of Apapa 1 Constituency in particular and our teaming Lagos in general.”
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