Deji Adeleke: “What I Told God Of My Gov-Brother On Osun Election Day”

August 18, 2026

By Adesina Soyooye

“Let them come with all the battalions, withdraw the Army, bring all the money from the Central Bank. Nobody is above God Almighty. My brother dances and praises your name. So, Lord Almighty, God, the owner of the universe, show up for him.”

Re-elected Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s elder brother, Billionaire Deji Ademola, has revealed what he told God on the eve of Osun State Governorship Election.

The taciturn senior Adeleke, who is international music Superstar, David Adeleke’s father (Davido) revealed on Sunday during a celebration to mark the Governor’s victory, that he had no capable shadow of doubt that his younger brother was going to be victorious in his re-election bid.

Adeleke senior attributed his strong confidence to strong faith in God. He said he deposited the re-election bid of his brother at the feet of God, and so knew, from the time he did that, that his brother’s victory was already a done-deal, sealed by God.

Of his brother, the billionaire businessman and entrepreneur said he told God: “He dances and praises your name. So, Lord Almighty, the owner of the universe, show up for him”.

He said he was, thereafter, convinced that his younger brother would be re-elected irrespective of the weight of his challengers for the governorship seat.

Adeleke senior who spoke in

a recorded video, played at the Governor’s victory celebration Sunday night, insisted that his brother’s clear lead, even before results were called came from prayers.

His words:

“I don’t discuss with anybody. I do it in the corner of my room. I do this every day. So, I was not worried. I had no doubt in my mind that Ademola will win. Ademola will overcome.

“I fortify myself with the power of the Almighty God every day. And the day that I fast, I’ll do it (pray) three times a day. And nobody knew. I don’t discuss with anybody.”

On the opposition to the Governor’s re-election which seemed insurmountable, he said he was not bothered.

“Let them come with all the battalions, withdraw the Army, bring all the money from the Central Bank. Nobody is above God Almighty.

“He comes with his wickedness. He comes with the power that he thinks he has because he’s connected to the Presidency. But Ademola comes against them in the power of the Almighty God.

“He dances and praises your name. So, Lord Almighty, God, the owner of the Universe, show up for him.”

He, indeed, showed up for him in the way nobody thought would be possible, considering what he went through in the weeks running up to the election.

Governor Adeleke won the election conducted on August 15, 2026, in a landslide, almost. He won 19 out of the State’s 30 LGAs leaving his closest opponent, Mr Bola Oyebamiji of the APC, with 11 LGAs.

His total vote count was 511, 062 against Oyebamiji’s 444,811.

The Governor contested under the Accord Party.

Ganduje, Gov Yusuf’s Political Careers Over – Kwankwaso

Suleiman Anyalewechi

August 17, 2026

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC in the 2027 general elections , Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has adjudged the political career of the duo of immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress APC, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje and the Kano state Governor Kabiru Yusuf over.

On NAN personality interview on Sunday, Kwankwaso, a former Governor of Kano State insisted that no one stays on top of the political ladder through treachery and betrayal.

According to him, those who betray their political benefactors and allies to gain ascendency, sooner than later go into political extinction.

The leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement said Ganduje, who for eight years served as Deputy Governor under him, and later succeeded him, is gradually relapsing into political oblivion owing to his betrayal of the very political structure that aided his rise.

According to him, his eirstwhile deputy and ally could have maintained his top spot on the Kano and national political pecking order, but has, instead, been on a steady journey to political extinction because of his betrayal of the very people that supported his political growth.

“You cannot succeed through treachery. I have not seen one instance where someone sustained success through betrayal.

“If I ask you, I am sure you don’t know that he ( Ganduje ) is going into oblivion politically. He is nowhere now”, Kwankwaso stated .

He emphasized that the political horizon would have been brighter for Ganduje if he had sustained and nurtured the political structure they built together from 1999.

The NDC Vice Presidential Candidate, however, expressed regret that Ganduje is today facing a bleak political future owing to his preferences.

“If you can see the issue of Ganduje who we came together in 2015 and supported, and became Governor on a platter. But the day he started fighting was the day his political problems manifested. If I may ask: Where is he now? It is difficult to properly locate him politically at the moment”, Kwankwaso added.

In the same vein, Kwankwaso predicted the same dwindling political fortune for his estranged political godson, Governor Yusuf.

According to him, Governor Yusuf, who is not comfortable with being identified with Gandujiyya ,the political structure of Ganduje, is facing political difficulties because of his abandonment of the structure that brought him to power.

“We went down, right down to pick Abba Kabiru Yusuf because we wanted somebody who will not repeat the betrayal we suffered at the hands of Ganduje.

“And members of my political group worked day and night to field Yusuf in the 2019 Governorship election which he actually won ,but was overturned.

“And in 2023, the same political structure returned and successfully put him as Governor despite all all odds.

“But he has since left us . And even though they are in the same party ( APC) Yusuf is not with Ganduje now. He is in-between because I don’t think he is happy being identified as “Dan Gandujiyya” (a follower/member of Gandujiyya)”, the NDC presidential running mate asserted.

Kwankwaso claimed that the decision by Governor Yusuf to be identified with the same political train as Ganduje has created political problems for him in Kano.

The Kwankwasiyya Movement leader described Governor Yusuf’s political problems as self-inflicted, blaming impatient as the major cause.

“People have no patience and that is why they are making so much mistakes”, he added.

APC’s Underestimation Of Adeleke Led To Defeat In Osun – Dayo Israel, Says Gov’s Dancing Habit An Asset

Ayodele Oni

August 17, 2026

By Ayodele Oni

National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and member of its National Working Committee, (NWC), Dayo Israel, has adduced reasons why the party lost in weekend’s Osun State governorship election.

In a post on his official X handle, @dayoisrael, he stated that the ruling party failed to connect with the electorate.

Israel pointed out that the APC underestimated Adeleke, who was often derisively described as the “Dancing Governor.”

In his post titled, “Osun has spoken: The bitter truth APC must hear before 2027,”

Israel argued that Adeleke’s dancing, which was often mocked by political elites, became an asset that helped him build an emotional connection with the people.

He wrote: “For years, some members of the political elite have reduced Governor Adeleke to his dancing. That assessment has always underestimated both the man and the nature of Osun politics.

“Osun is deeply rooted in its communities, traditions, faith and local culture. Its politics cannot be understood solely through elite conversations, social media commentary or the calculations of Abuja.”

Israel said Adeleke’s dancing was not a weakness, but a political tool that made him accessible and helped him connect with ordinary voters.

“Governor Adeleke’s dancing was never a weakness. It was a political language. It humanised him, made him accessible, and created emotional proximity with ordinary voters.

“His singing, dancing, accessibility and public worship built a bond that many technocratic analyses failed to capture,” he said.

He added that politics was driven not only by policies but also by emotion, identity, presence and a sense of belonging.

“Politics is not only policy. It is emotion, identity, presence and belonging. Governor Adeleke stayed close to his grassroots while some opponents dismissed the very traits that strengthened his connection with the people.

“Our party must therefore stop confusing sophistication with electoral value. A candidate may dominate elite discourse and still fail to move a ward.

“Another may be mocked in elite spaces and still command overwhelming loyalty on the ground. Elections are not won by approval ratings in Abuja. They are won by understanding people as they are.”

The APC National Youth Leader also expressed concerns about the performance and capacity of the expanded national campaign council led by Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Senator Hope Uzodinma.

He criticised the composition of the campaign council, noting that it was dominated by governors, senators and former office holders.

“These leaders are important, but we must ask a hard question: how many young Nigerians do they genuinely inspire, mobilise or emotionally connect with?” he queried.

Israel also criticised the National Working Committee for failing to formally review the campaign’s progress since the inauguration of the council.

“It is also important to state a difficult but necessary truth: since the inauguration of the campaign council, the National Working Committee did not meet to formally review progress, assess strategy or recalibrate direction.

“In any serious political organisation, that absence of structured oversight is not a minor administrative gap. It is a strategic weakness.”

On the party’s internal crisis in Osun, Israel observed that there had been no genuine effort to reconcile aggrieved aspirants with the APC candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, who emerged through a consensus arrangement.

He described internal division as one of the party’s major challenges, adding that

“The deeper challenge remains internal division.

“No amount of campaign technology can compensate for a fractured political family. We cannot continue with a ‘to your tents, O Israel’ approach and expect victory. Politics is addition.

“Sometimes it requires humility, accommodation and strategic reconciliation.”

Looking ahead to the 2027 general elections, Israel called on APC leaders to prioritise reconciliation and review the party’s strategies for connecting with eligible voters.

“We must rebuild respect for party institutions. We must reconcile our internal divisions. We must replace ceremonial structures with working organisations. And we must stop mistaking elite presence for grassroots mobilisation.

“President Tinubu gave us a democratic contest. Governor Adeleke understood his people. Davido understood his generation.

“The question is whether the APC understands its own lesson.

“This is not a call for blame. It is a call for renewal. Silence will not win 2027.

“Osun has spoken. The APC must now listen.”

Osun Gov. Election: Accord Party Demands Release Of Members Detained In Abuja, Nasarawa

Ayodele Oni

August 17, 2026

By Ayodele Oni

National Chairman of the Accord Party, Chief Maxwell Mgbudem, has appealed to the Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) Mr Tunji Disu, to order the release of the detained party members, arguing that the election had been concluded and there was no justification for their continued detention.

The Accord chairman made the demand in a statement on Monday while reacting to the victory of the party’s candidate and incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, in the August 15 governorship election.

Mgbudem, however, said his immediate concern remained the release of Accord leaders, candidates, members and supporters whom he alleged were arrested and detained in Abuja, Nasarawa and Osun states.

He described their continued detention as a violation of their fundamental rights and urged the Inspector-General of Police to intervene.

The Accord chairman argued that the conclusion of the governorship election should be considered in reviewing the continued detention of the party members.

“It is in the interest of justice and equity to release them immediately. The election is over, there is no need for their detention.”

He described Adeleke’s victory as a triumph of courage over fear and intimidation, saying the outcome demonstrated the determination of the people of Osun State to freely choose their governor despite what he described as attempts to suppress the party and its supporters.

According to Mgbudem, the election represented a significant moment for Nigeria’s democracy, as the electorate demonstrated its resolve to protect its votes and participate actively in the democratic process.

He described Adeleke’s victory as “a powerful testament of the people’s resolve to freely and peacefully choose their governor and protect their votes in spite of all odds.”

Mgbudem alleged that the electioneering period was characterised by what he described as “unusual harassment, intimidation, destruction of property, arrests, detention, killings and the use of federal might”, particularly through the police and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

He alleged that the actions were aimed at suppressing the Accord Party, the Osun State Government and what he described as peace-loving residents of the state.

The Accord chairman also alleged that the withholding of federal allocations due to local government areas in Osun State was part of efforts to weaken the Adeleke administration and make the state ungovernable.

He claimed that the alleged objective was to destabilise the state government and create conditions that could eventually pave the way for the declaration of a state of emergency.

Mgbudem therefore appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to release the federal allocations allegedly being withheld from the state’s local government areas, arguing that the funds were meant for grassroots development and should not be used as a political weapon.

According to him, the people of Osun State should not be made to bear the consequences of political disagreements, stressing that local government funds should be made available for the provision of basic services and development at the grassroots.

Despite what he described as pressure on the party and the state government, Mgbudem said the people of Osun remained firmly behind Adeleke and the Accord Party, turning out in large numbers during the campaign and other political activities.

He attributed the governor’s re-election to what he described as the electorate’s recognition of the achievements of the Adeleke’s administration and its desire for continuity, inclusive governance and further development.

Mgbudem said Accord prepared for an election and not a war, stressing that the party believed in the supremacy of the ballot over violence.

“It was indeed the triumph of courage over fear and intimidation. The people have spoken loud and clear with their votes. They have in one accord renewed the mandate of their beloved Governor Adeleke. They have voted for continuity, compassionate and inclusive governance.”

The national chairman dedicated the victory to the people of Osun State, whom he said had demonstrated their commitment to democratic participation and the defence of their votes.

He commended Nigerians, civil society organisations, local and foreign election observers, the international community, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for their respective roles in the electoral process.

Mgbudem also commended President Tinubu, while urging all stakeholders to continue to support democratic values, peaceful political participation and national unity.

He declared that with the election concluded, the people of Osun State were the ultimate winners. “There is no victor, no vanquished,” he said.

The Accord chairman called on all political parties, candidates, members and supporters to close ranks and work together for the development of Osun State.

He also commended candidates of various political parties who stepped down in support of Adeleke, describing the development as a demonstration of political alliance, cooperation and partnership capable of deepening Nigeria’s democracy.

According to him, the interest of Osun State must remain greater than individual or partisan interests.

“Osun State belongs to all its citizens. The interest of the state is greater than individual and political interests,” he said.

Ondo: Aiyedatiwa Increases Subventions To Tertiary Institutions, Approves Implementation Of FG/Unions Agreement

Ayodele Oni

August 17, 2026

By Ayodele Oni

In a move to prevent industrial actiin by workers of Ondo state owned tertiary institutions, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved two major interventions for all state-owned tertiary institutions in the state.

This was contained in a statement on Monday by the Chief Press Secretaty to the governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan.

According to the statement, Governor Aiyedatiwa approved an immediate 60 percent increment in the monthly subventions to all state-owned tertiary institutions in the state.

It added that the decision is aimed at strengthening the capacity of the institutions to meet their obligations, ensure prompt payment of salaries, and improve the overall learning environment for students and staff.

“The Governor has also approved the immediate implementation of the agreement reached between the Federal Government and the Unions of Universities.

“This approval covers all relevant state-owned tertiary institutions and is designed to address long-standing welfare issues, boost staff morale, and align the institutions with national standards.”

Both approvals take immediate effect from this month.

Speaking on the approvals, Governor Aiyedatiwa called on the management of the affected institutions to ensure judicious use of the increased subvention and to prioritize staff welfare and academic excellence.

He also urged the unions to reciprocate government’s goodwill by maintaining industrial harmony and focusing on delivering quality education to our teeming students.

“The Aiyedatiwa administration remains committed to making Ondo State a hub for quality tertiary education and will continue to take bold steps to support our institutions.”

Gov. Okpebholo Charges New Leadership Of Edo Assembly On Team Work

Ayodele Oni

August 17, 2026

By Ayodele Oni

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has charged the new Speaker of the state House of Assembly to encourage team work among members in the interest of peace.

He also urged the new leadership of the assembly to usher in a new era of unity, accountability, and transparency, charging lawmakers to put political and personal differences aside and concentrate on the development and welfare of Edo residents.

The Governor made the call on Monday when he received the newly elected Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Prince Yekini Oisayemoje Idaiye, representing Akoko-Edo Constituency I, alongside members of the new legislative leadership.

Okpebholo pointed out that leadership positions were temporary and should therefore be exercised with humility, maturity and a strong sense of responsibility.

“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 urged the new leadership to promote transparency, inclusiveness and constructive dialogue within the Assembly, stressing that disagreements among lawmakers should be resolved internally rather than being projected on social media.

“It’s a new leadership. I don’t know what happened. Whatever must have happened in the House is for the House, and it remains there. I was also a parliamentarian, and I know that we respect one another.”

The Governor particularly charged Speaker Idaiye to recognise that his new position comes with significant responsibility, insisting that effective leadership must accommodate the views and interests of all members.

“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.”

He warned that failure to operate an inclusive leadership structure could create unnecessary divisions within the legislature, reiterating that broad participation was essential to maintaining stability.

“The only way you can have an effective leadership is for you to carry everybody along,” he added.

Okpebholo also encouraged the new Speaker to justify the confidence reposed in him by his colleagues, urging him to maintain the qualities for which he was positively described during the process that produced the new leadership.

“Everyone is saying good things about you. I want you to remain the way they have described you,” the Governor said.

He further described teamwork as a critical foundation for effective legislative administration, urging lawmakers to communicate openly and resolve disagreements through dialogue.

“Teamwork is the bedrock of effective leadership. And for you to make progress, you need to believe in yourselves. When you have anything in mind, always voice it out either in private with the Speaker or in the open. Dialogue is always the key.”

The Governor expressed his desire to see a peaceful and stable House of Assembly, recalling that the legislature had operated without a major crisis for almost two years.

“I want us to have a peaceful House. For about two years, there have never been crises in the House. And I pray that in another two years, there will be no crises in the House.”

As preparations for the forthcoming elections intensify, Okpebholo urged lawmakers to strengthen their relationship with their constituents and work diligently towards electoral success.

“I pray that you people will take charge of your constituencies. Elections are coming. We have to work hard to see that we record success.”

He also encouraged lawmakers who may not return to the Assembly after the elections not to lose hope, assuring them that political transitions could open the door to new opportunities.

“Those of you that are not coming back, don’t worry. We will work together. Sometimes, every disappointment is another appointment that can lead you to somewhere higher or greater.”

Earlier, Speaker Idaiye explained that the new leadership visited the Governor to formally introduce itself and reassure him of the Assembly’s readiness to work with his administration.

“Your Excellency, we are here this afternoon to formally introduce the new leadership of the Edo State House of Assembly to you and to inform you that with this new leadership, we are ready to stabilise the House.”

The Speaker pledged the Assembly’s cooperation with the executive, noting that sustained collaboration between both arms of government would be critical to advancing the interests of Edo State.

“And to ensure that we give you the maximum support because we are all proud of you. You are doing well. The only way you can continue to do well is to have the support of the House. We are there for you. Whatever you want us to do to move Edo forward, we are ready for it.”

Edo: Agbebaku Cites Personal Reasons For Resignation As Speaker

Ayodele Oni

August 17, 2026

Blessing Agbebaku - Edo State Spaker — Blessing Agbebaku, resigned as Edo State Speaker.

By Ayodele Oni

Immediate past Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Chief Blessing Sheriff Agbebaku, has reacted to his resignation saying it was purely for personal reasons.

In a statement, Agbebaku stated that he still maintains a cordial working relationship with all 23 other members of the House throughout his tenure.

“Differences will naturally arise because we all have our individual identities and beliefs.

“However, that did not stop us from passing people-oriented Bills and Resolutions in the last three years of my leadership,” he stated.

The former Speaker emphasized that his decision to resign was taken in the interest of peace, the state, and his immediate constituency, Owan West.

Agbebaku expressed appreciation to the Governor Monday Okpebholo, for his support and cooperation during his tenure. He reaffirmed his loyalty to the party and to the state.

He urged all his supporters to remain calm and to continue to believe in the greater good and the development of democracy in the state.

He also congratulated the new Speaker, Yekini Idaiye, and other principal officers of the House, and called for peaceful coexistence among all lawmakers.

Meanwhile, Yekini Idaiyi, member representing Akoko Edo II Constituency, has been sworn in as the new Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly.

Governors’ Forum Hails Adeleke’s Re-Election, Urges Him To Build On Successes Of First Term

Ayodele Oni

August 17, 2026

By Ayodele Oni

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum, (NGF) has noted that the outcome of the governorship election in Osun state reflect the strides made by Governor Ademola Adeleke and the confidence placed in him by the electorate.

In a statement signed by its Chairman and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Forum congratulated the Governor and commended the people of Osun State for their turnout and all candidates who participated in the keenly contested election.

The NGF described the poll as another demonstration of the resilience of Nigeria’s democracy, while acknowledging the important role played by opposition parties in strengthening the country’s democratic process.

“The NGF acknowledges the strides and personality of the governor, which readily paid off at the keenly contested election,” the Forum added.

It congratulated Adeleke on his victory and expressed confidence that he would build on the achievements of his first term during his second tenure.

“We are confident that His Excellency, Ademola Adeleke, will continue to build on the successes of his first term in the overall interest of the people of Osun State.”

Adeleke, who contested on the Accord Party platform, secured re-election in the August 15 governorship election, defeating the All Progressives Congress candidate, Bola Oyebamiji.

The election attracted significant attention as one of the major off-cycle governorship contests ahead of the 2027 general elections and was closely watched by political parties, Civil Society Organisations and election observers.

The NGF noted that the level of voter participation demonstrated the continued interest of Nigerians in the democratic process.

“The Forum similarly commends the people of the state for the large turnout during the election. We believe that the interest that the off-cycle ballot generated again confirms the resilience of Nigerian democracy.

“The Forum acknowledges the incredibly important role that opposition parties also play in shaping our democracy, and we commend all the candidates for their efforts,” the statement read in part.

The NGF further praised security agencies for their handling of the election, saying their intervention helped prevent the violence recorded in the days preceding the poll from disrupting the exercise.

“NGF commends the security agencies for curtailing the initial trend of violence in the days leading to the election and creating a secure condition for the exercise to proceed without much incident.”

It singled out President Bola Tinubu for what it described as a statesmanlike role during the election.

According to the governors, Tinubu successfully balanced his position as leader of the ruling APC with his responsibility as president and father of the nation.

“Finally, we acknowledge the statesmanlike role that President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, has played as he carefully balanced his position as the leader of the ruling party on the one hand and the father of the nation on the other.”

The Forum’s statement comes amid competing political interpretations of the Osun election, which was widely viewed as a test of the strength of the ruling APC and opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections.

Obasanjo Visits Adeleke, Dances With Him, Urges Him To Continue The Good Work

Akinwale Kasali

August 17, 2026

By Akinwale Kasali

Olusegun Obasanjo, former President has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his reelection as the Executive Governor of Osun State.

The former Military President, on a visit to Adeleke at his Ede Country home hours after he was re-elected Governor, urged

Governor Adeleke not to relent in his transformation of Osun, but to continue to deliver good governance to the good people of the State.

Immediately he arrived, Adeleke welcomed him with a religious song in praise of God’s mercies. Obasanjo joined him, and both held hands, sang along together and danced.

A statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed said

Obasanjo prayed for the Governor’s further success and urged him to continue on the path of good governance and the delivery of dividends of democracy.

“Continue to deliver good governance. Continue to meet the needs of your people”, Obasanjo charged the Governor.

Surprised by the visit of the former President, Governor Adeleke expressed his gratitude to God and the people and promised to continue to be a loyal servant of the Osun people.

“Baba, I thank you for this surprise visit. I promise never to disappoint God, Osun people and all lovers of democracy who made our victory possible”, the governor told the former leader.

Governor Adeleke was accompanied by his Deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi, in receiving Obasanjo.

Why We Removed Agbebaku As Speaker – New Speaker, Idiaye

Akinwale Kasali

August 17, 2026

By Akinwale Kasali

Rt. Hon. Yekini Idiaye, the newly sworn-in Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, has disclosed the reason behind the removal of Blessing Agbebaku as Speaker. According to him, his predecessor was removed over poor leadership and corruption.

The New Speaker, representing Akoko-Edo Constituency I, is a third-term lawmaker, and emerged Speaker following Agbebaku’s resignation amid moves by lawmakers to impeach him.

Idiaye accusing Agbebaku of poor leadership style, alleged that his tenure was characterised by corruption and prolonged adjournments.

He further told Newsmen after Plenary that, “The House was inaugurated on the 16th of June, 2023 under the leadership of Agbebaku, and since then, we have been passing through a lot of challenges, corruption here and there, adjournment here and there, sometimes for 30 days without a cause. We are not happy with his leadership style. His leadership is poor, and it has been drawing the work of the government backwards.”

Idiaye added, “That is why we removed him. We must encourage our performing governor. He is doing well, anything that will derail or stop our performing governor, we must stop it. That is why we changed him. I can assure all of you that we will do everything possible to support Governor Monday Okpebholo to move this State forward.”

Idiaye’s emergence was also said to have followed the Assembly’s zoning arrangement, which provides that when the Governor is from Edo Central Senatorial District, the Speaker should come from Edo North.

He also is the oldest member from Edo North, and was subsequently elected as Speaker.

Agbebaku had resigned as Speaker following a plot by other Lawmakers to Impeach him.

He announced his resignation from his role through his Media Aide, Ivy Ebojele, who wrote on his Facebook: “I can confirm the Speaker’s resignation but details will be made public later.”

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“Let them come with all the battalions, withdraw the Army, bring all the money from the Central Bank. Nobody is above God Almighty. My brother dances and praises your name. So, Lord Almighty, God, the owner of the universe, show up for him.”