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Edo Assembly Speaker Quits Amid Impeachment Moves

Blessing Agbebaku has resigned as Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly. His resignation comes amid plans for impeachment by some lawmakers.

Edo Assembly Speaker Quits Amid Impeachment Moves

The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has stepped down from his role.

Agbebaku resigned on Monday as some lawmakers were planning to impeach him.

His media aide, Ivy Adodo-Ebojele, confirmed the resignation on Facebook. She stated that more details about why he left would be shared later.

“EDO ASSEMBLY SPEAKER RT HON CHIEF BLESSING AGBEBAKU RESIGNS,” she posted.

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This situation has created a leadership crisis in the Edo State House of Assembly. Now, lawmakers will need to choose a new Speaker.

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  1. 17 Aug 2026, 11:22

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