The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from his position amid reported plots by some lawmakers to impeach him.
His resignation was confirmed on Monday by his media aide, Ivy Adodo-Ebojele, who announced the development on Facebook. She stated that further details surrounding the circumstances of his exit would be made public later.
“Edo Assembly Speaker Rt Hon Chief Blessing Agbebaku Resigns,” she posted.
The sudden resignation has thrown the Edo State House of Assembly into a fresh leadership crisis, with lawmakers now expected to elect a new Speaker to fill the vacant position.
Agbebaku’s departure marks a significant turn in the political dynamics of the state legislature, coming after weeks of speculation about internal tensions within the Assembly.
Further details on the events leading to his resignation would be made public later.
