The Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojeed Fatai, and the Chief Whip, Sanni Okanlawon, have resigned from their positions.
The development comes amid a leadership crisis in the Assembly, with Speaker Mojisola Meranda expected to resign soon.
Meranda has been commended by lawmakers for her 49 days of leadership, and her willingness to step down has been praised as a demonstration of loyalty to the All Progressives Congress.
“We are proud party members, and our party has spoken. I thank the Deputy Speaker and everyone else affected,” said a lawmaker.
Another lawmaker added, “You have listened to the Speaker and are willing to let go. The entire chamber is in tears. You have restored the spirit of friendship, comradeship, and loyalty to this House.”
Other principal officers are also expected to resign, paving the way for new leadership.
The situation is being closely monitored, with many calling for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
The resignations of Fatai and Okanlawon are seen as a significant shift in the Assembly’s leadership dynamics.
The development has sparked intense debate and speculation about the future of the Assembly’s leadership.
Lawmakers have praised Meranda for heeding the directives of the All Progressives Congress and “letting go.”
Meranda is expected to resign as Speaker soon, with lawmakers commending her 49 days of leadership.
The Assembly has been embroiled in a leadership crisis, with both Meranda and ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa claiming to be the legitimate Speaker.
The crisis has led to a division among lawmakers, with some supporting Meranda and others backing Obasa.
The development has also sparked concerns about the impact on the Assembly’s legislative activities.
