Nigeria Desmond Elliot Moved to Tears as Meranda Resigns as Lagos Speaker

Desmond Elliot was moved to tears after Mojisola Meranda resigned as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Meranda’s resignation led to Mudashiru Obasa’s reinstatement as Speaker, and she was re-elected as Deputy Speaker. The emotional moment highlights the ongoing leadership tensions within the Assembly.

An emotional moment unfolded in the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday when Honourable Desmond Elliot, representing Surulere Constituency 1, was seen fighting back tears following the resignation of Honourable Mojisola Meranda as Speaker of the House. The emotional scene came during a plenary session after Meranda, the first female Speaker of the Assembly, announced her resignation.

Elliot, visibly overcome with emotion, struggled to speak as he attempted to deliver a farewell message to Meranda. His voice faltered, and after a brief pause, he returned to his seat in distress, unable to continue his remarks. His reaction highlighted the deep personal and professional connection between the two lawmakers, as they had worked closely in the Assembly over the years.

Meranda’s resignation was part of a larger political reshuffling in the Assembly. Following her departure, Mudashiru Obasa, who had been removed as Speaker in January, was reinstated during the same session. The nomination, made by Noheem Adams and seconded by Akinsanya Nureni, was approved by the lawmakers, signaling the end of Meranda's brief tenure as Speaker.

In an unexpected twist, Meranda was re-elected as the Deputy Speaker after stepping down from her previous role. This shift in leadership comes amid ongoing political tensions within the Lagos Assembly, which has been grappling with a leadership crisis over the past few months.