Benin City, Edo state – Blessing Agbebaku has stepped down as Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, his media aide confirmed, following a push by members of the assembly to remove him from office.
As reported on Monday, August 17, by The Nation, Agbebaku's resignation came after a bloc of lawmakers began organising moves to impeach him. Rather than face a formal removal process, he chose to vacate the position.
Resignation Confirmed by Media Aide
His media aide, Ivy Ebojele, confirmed the resignation but said a full account of the circumstances surrounding his exit would be made available to the public at a later time.
No further details have been disclosed about what triggered the impeachment plot or how many lawmakers were involved in the move against him. Ebojele did not provide a timeline for when additional information would be released.
Vacancy at the Top of the Legislature
Agbebaku's departure leaves a vacancy at the top of the Edo state legislature, with no word yet on who will serve as acting speaker or when the assembly plans to elect a replacement.
The development marks a significant shake-up in the Edo state legislature, with observers awaiting further announcements from the assembly.
