The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, resigns from his position as impeachment moves gather momentum among lawmakers. Multiple outlets report that his resignation takes effect on Monday, triggering a leadership change process within the state legislature.
Vanguard and The Punch describe the resignation as occurring amid attempts by some members to remove him from office. Legit.ng and Nigerian Eye add that the impeachment pressure involves a substantial number of lawmakers, with Nigerian Eye reporting that 17 of 24 members sign an impeachment notice. After Agbebaku steps down, outlets report that the Assembly elects a new Speaker, with Yekini Idiaye emerging as the replacement.
Different sources also emphasize the transition details. Nigerian Eye and The Punch specifically mention that Idiaye’s election follows the Assembly’s zoning arrangement, which guides leadership selection based on senatorial district. After the change, lawmakers inform Governor Monday Okpebholo of the new leadership, according to Nigerian Eye.
Overall, the reports converge on the resignation, the impeachment context, and Idiaye’s election as the new Speaker.
