The Chief Whip of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Setonji David, has stepped down from his position.
Naija News understands that David resigned to return to his previous role before the leadership crisis.
However, he was subsequently renominated by Hon. Kehinde Joseph as Deputy Whip, with Hon. Surajudeen Tijani seconding the nomination.
In a related development, the Deputy Chief Whip, Hon. Ganiyu Okanlawon, also resigned from his position to allow Hon. David to assume the role.
In related development, Speaker Mojisola Lasbat Meranda has resigned her position as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Naija News reports that Meranda, the Assembly’s first female Speaker, resigned during plenary on Monday.
Meranda said she resigned to protect the state assembly, adding that she is not a quitter.
“I know that this is a point at which, as your leader, I must make this selfless sacrifice to resign in order to protect the institution,” she said.
The Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Fatai Mojeed also resigned his position.
Mojeed who read his resignation letter during plenary session on Monday, he appreciated his colleagues for choosing him 49 days ago.
