Edo Speaker Agbebaku Quits Amid Reported Removal Plot

The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from office amid reported moves by some lawmakers to remove him from the position. Agbebaku’s resignation took effect on Monday, creating a fresh leadership vacuum in the state legislature as lawmakers prepare to determine his successor. The development was confirmed by his media aide, Ivy Adodo-Ebojele, in a Facebook post announcing the Speaker’s resignation. In the brief statement, Adodo-Ebojele wrote: “EDO ASSEMBLY SPEAKER RT HON CHIEF BLESSING AGBEBAKU RESIGNS.” She added that further details on the circumstances surrounding the decision would be made available later. Agbebaku’s resignation comes amid reported efforts by some members of the Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against him. However, the specific issues that may have prompted the reported move were not immediately clear. His departure has now shifted attention to the Assembly, where lawmakers are expected to begin the process of selecting a new Speaker to lead the House. The development is the latest leadership challenge to confront the Edo State legislature and could shape the direction of the Assembly in the coming days.

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