Lagos Assembly Passes Vote Of Confidence In Speaker Meranda

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have passed a vote of confidence in Mojisola Meranda as the substantive speaker of the house.

The lawmakers expressed their support for Meranda following rumours of her possible resignation.

The resolution was passed after Oladipo Ajomale, a member representing Oshodi-Isolo constituency 2, moved a motion to affirm the Assembly’s trust in Meranda’s leadership during Monday’s plenary session.

Ajomale stated that Meranda was elected by the lawmakers in accordance with the Nigerian constitution and other relevant laws.

“We have elected you, who we believe in as the speaker. We will display here live, clear for people to see that this decision was done by members of the State House Assembly, duly elected.

“It is on this note that I want to ask that members, please, if you can affirm your vote of confidence in Madam Speaker, kindly raise up your hands. Can we please stand,” Ajomale asked his co-lawmakers who all complied as seen in the video.

The House adjourned the plenary indefinitely after the vote of confidence was passed.