By Akinwale Kasali
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from office. This followed alleged plot by other Lawmakers to Impeach him.
Ivy Ebojele, Agbebaku’s Media Aide confirmed the resignation of his principal in a Facebook post on Monday. He Stating that further details will be communicated in due course.
Her post read:
“EDO ASSEMBLY SPEAKER RT HON CHIEF BLESSING AGBEBAKU RESIGNS. DETAILS LATER.”
Following the resignation of Agbebaku, Hon. Yekini Idaiyi, representing Akoko Edo II Constituency has been sworn in as the new Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly.
Agbebaku, who represents Owan West constituency, was elected Speaker of the eighth assembly in June 2023.
Agbebaku’s troubles began in May 2024, shortly after he suspended three lawmakers over an alleged plot to impeach him and other principal officers.
The former Speaker’s Impeachment has been in the offing, prompting him to link his alleged impeachment plot to external influence and claims that charms and ritual items were being brought into the Assembly Complex.
Agbebaku had suspended Lawmakers who were allies of Philip Shaibu, former Deputy Governor of the State and an ally of Adams Oshiomhole, political godfather of Monday Okpebholo, the incumbent Governor of the State.
The suspended members denied the allegations, and described the action as politically motivated.
The embattled Speaker subsequently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in May 2025 after some APC figures pushed for his removal, citing his PDP background, past campaign activities and preference for an “original” APC speaker from his zone.
However, Governor Okpebholo reportedly backed his retention, citing his loyalty and role in facilitating the Governor’s agenda.
He however bowed out following pressures and his the alleged upcoming Impeachment.
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