Edo Assembly Speaker Resigns Amid Impeachment Moves

Blessing Agbebaku has resigned as the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, stepping down on Monday amidst efforts by some lawmakers to impeach him. The resignation marks a significant development in the state's political landscape.

Agbebaku's exit was confirmed by his media aide, Ivy Adodo-Ebojele, via Facebook. She indicated that further details regarding the circumstances of his departure would be released later. The confirmation of his resignation has plunged the Edo State House of Assembly into another leadership crisis, with the legislative body now tasked with selecting a new Speaker.

The impeachment moves against Agbebaku suggest internal political rifts within the assembly. The specifics of the allegations or reasons for the impeachment attempt have not yet been fully disclosed, but the outcome is Agbebaku's immediate resignation from the top leadership post.

As lawmakers prepare to elect a successor, the focus will be on how this change in leadership impacts the assembly's operations and the broader political dynamics in Edo State. The process of selecting a new Speaker is expected to be closely watched.

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EDO ASSEMBLY SPEAKER RT HON CHIEF BLESSING AGBEBAKU RESIGNS