Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from his position amid alleged moves by some members of the assembly to impeach him.
Agbebaku’s resignation was confirmed on Monday by his media aide, Ivy Ebojele, in a post shared on Facebook.
“EDO ASSEMBLY SPEAKER RT HON CHIEF BLESSING AGBEBAKU RESIGNS. DETAILS LATER,” Ebojele wrote, indicating that further details about the development would be communicated subsequently.
Yekini Idaiyi Emerges New Speaker
Following Agbebaku’s resignation, Yekini Idaiyi, representing Akoko Edo II Constituency, was reportedly sworn in as the new Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly.
The development marks a significant change in the leadership of the Edo Assembly and comes amid reported internal political tensions within the legislature.
Agbebaku’s Resignation
Agbebaku’s decision to step down comes against the backdrop of alleged moves by some lawmakers to remove him from office. However, details surrounding the reported impeachment moves and the circumstances that led to his resignation have not been fully disclosed.
The Edo State House of Assembly is responsible for making laws for the state and exercising oversight over the executive arm of government.
The leadership change is expected to attract further political attention as lawmakers settle into the new arrangement.
The Bureau Journal will continue to monitor developments in the Edo State House of Assembly and provide updates as more details emerge.
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