EDO SPEAKER GIVES REASON FOR HIS DEFECTION TO APC.

The Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has explained that he defected from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) based on the desire to retain his speakership seat and continue developing his constituency.

Agbebaku claimed that his constituents support his decision and they are benefiting from ongoing developmental projects initiated by Governor Monday Okpebholo.

The speaker, while insisting that his decision was not driven by personal gains but by a commitment to serve his people, reaffirmed his dedication to unity within the House.

He pledged to work with members to advance the interests of Edo people, stressing that the focus of the House should be on working with the governor to take the state to the next level.

Agbebaku's defection is believed to be a strategic move to leverage the APC's governance in Edo State for the benefit of his constituency and the House has continued to conduct its business as usual, with a bill for a law to establish St. Mathews Royal College of Nursing Science passing through second reading.

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