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Rt. Hon. Princess Mojisola Lasbat Meranda has officially assumed office as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly after Mudasiru Obasa's impeachment. Her leadership promises Lagosians a new era of inclusivity, justice, and progress.
Rt. Hon. Princess Mojisola Lasbat Meranda officially assumed office as the Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker on January 27, 2025. Her tenure begins following the impeachment of the former Speaker, Mudasiru Obasa, who was removed from office over allegations of abuse of power and gross misconduct.
Mojisola, previously the Deputy Speaker and representative of Apapa Constituency I, was unanimously elected by her colleagues to take over the leadership of the House. Her rise to the speakership marks a historic moment in Lagos’ legislative, as she steps into the role with a vision of inclusive and collaborative governance.
In a post shared on her personal X (formerly Twitter) account, Mojisola expressed gratitude to her family, colleagues, and supporters for their roles in her journey.
“I have taken my seat in the designated office as the Speaker, 10th Lagos State House of Assembly. I remain committed to delivering on my promise of inclusive, just, and collaborative legislation for a greater Lagos and Lagosians,” she wrote.
Mojisola’s journey as a Speaker begins with a commitment to fostering progress for Lagosians. Her leadership is expected to focus on transparency, fairness, and legislative reforms to enhance governance in the state.
As the first female Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly in recent history, Mojisola’s assumption of office signals a step forward for gender inclusivity in Nigerian politics. Lagosians now look to her leadership to drive transformative change in Africa’s largest city.
