Mojisola Meranda Emerges First Female Speaker Of Lagos Assembly After Obasa’s Impeachment

In a historic move, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda has emerged as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, becoming the first female to take charge of the legislative body in the southwest state.

Meranda’s election followed the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa during the House’s plenary session on Monday.

Before her emergence, she was the deputy speaker of the House. Meranda represents Apapa Constituency I.

The lawmaker took the oath of office on the floor of the House and reaffirmed her commitment to the Assembly.

“I affirm that I will be faithful as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly; that I will perform my functions honestly to the best of my ability, faithfully, and in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” the 44-year-old said while she was sworn into office.

Since its inception in 1979, the Lagos State House of Assembly has produced nine different assemblies.

The most recent one was inaugurated in 2019. However, until Meranda’s election, no female has been elected as the speaker.

Mojeed Fatai was also elected as the deputy of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

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