Full Speech Of Meranda Before Resigning As Lagos Speaker Following her resignation, Meranda was appointed Deputy Speaker, while Obasa resumed his role as Speaker of the Assembly.
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Speaking before stepping down, Meranda described her decision as a sacrifice to restore order and stability in the Assembly.
She stated, “I wish to let every one of you know that I have made a personal sacrifice towards resolving the leadership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly.”
Meranda acknowledged her family’s legacy in entrenching democracy and good governance and reaffirmed her commitment to exculpating integrity and service.
The former speaker disclosed, “I recognize the role my family has played and remains to play in entrenching democracy, good governance, and the betterment of our people. I will never depart from the well-established path of honor, dignity, integrity, and service as personified by my late father.”
She formally publicized her resignation, effective March 3, 2025, announcing that her tenure had become a threat to democracy within the Assembly.
Meranda stated, “It is with heavy responsibility that I wish to resign my position as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly with effect from today, March 3, 2025. I took this decision carefully and with firm consideration.”
Meranda highlighted that her decision was in the best relevancy of the state and the legislative institution, emphasizing that she was stepping down to prevent further conflicts and embarrassment.
She disclosed, “I feel that I have protested leadership and selfless sacrifice by resigning in order to protect these resources that we have suffered to build.
“With your unwavering endorse, I take this step to step down as the Speaker of the House of Assembly.”
Despite stepping down, she reaffirmed her commitment to serving her Apapa Constituency 1 and the people of Lagos State.
She further said, “I am not the quitter; however, I took this bold decision in order to save this legislative institution from further unnecessary conflict and embarrassment.”
Meranda expressed gratitude to her colleagues, Assembly staff, and well-wishers who stood by her during her short tenure.
The ex-speaker added, “I cherish the solidarity that I have enjoyed and that has been given to me by my honorable members. I do not leave out the management and staff of the Lagos State House of Assembly.”
“As short as it is, this is a memorable juncture. I need you to permit me to resign as the Rt. Honorable Speaker, and I shall remain to serve my good people of Apapa Constituency 1 in particular and the entire Lagos State in general.”
Concluding her speech, Meranda invoked a traditional song, symbolizing her acceptance of fate and the new political center of life.
She disclosed, “This is goodness, where you have went after us to has brought us goodness, we did not know that this is what it would bring for us.”
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Published 3/3/2025