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Okpebholo meets new Edo Speaker, urges unity and transparency
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Okpebholo meets new Edo Speaker, urges unity and transparency

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo met with the new Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Yekini Idaiye, urging unity and transparency.
  • The governor stressed the importance of humility and teamwork in leadership, following the resignation of the former Speaker amid impeachment talks.
  • Idaiye pledged the Assembly's support for the governor's administration and committed to providing legislative backing for the state's development.

Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has called for unity, transparency, and teamwork among lawmakers following a change in leadership at the State House of Assembly. The governor met with the newly elected Speaker, Hon. Yekini Idaiye, emphasizing the need for humility and a focus on serving the state's populace.

We must put arrogance aside to serve our people better because today we are here and tomorrow we don’t know where we will be.

— Monday OkpebholoEdo State Governor Monday Okpebholo advised the new Speaker on the nature of political office.

The meeting occurred shortly after the resignation of the former Speaker, Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, amidst reports of impeachment proceedings. The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) had also announced new principal officers for the Assembly.

Governor Okpebholo, speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Patrick Ebojele, advised the new leadership to set aside arrogance and personal differences. He highlighted the temporary nature of political offices and the responsibility that comes with them. "We must put arrogance aside to serve our people better because today we are here and tomorrow we don’t know where we will be," he stated.

It is not just to be a leader, but a responsible leader. You are not just assuming a new office to be just an ordinary speaker. You should know that you are now carrying the shoulders of many people and you have to be transparent with your colleagues. You have to carry everybody along.

— Monday OkpebholoGovernor Okpebholo urged the new Speaker to be inclusive and responsible in his leadership.

Responding to the governor's address, Speaker Idaiye formally introduced the new legislative leadership and assured Okpebholo of the Assembly's commitment to supporting his administration. Idaiye pledged that the House would provide the necessary legislative framework to foster the development of Edo State. The governor expressed hope that the Assembly would maintain peace and stability under the new Speaker's guidance, referencing a period of two years without crises.

Everyone is saying good things about you. I want you to remain the way they have described you.

— Monday OkpebholoGovernor Okpebholo encouraged the new Speaker to live up to positive expectations.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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