The Edo State House of Assembly has formally impeached suspended Speaker Blessing Agbebaku. Learn more about the dramatic turn of events in Edo politics.
Former Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku
The Edo State House of Assembly on Monday formally impeached the suspended Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku.
Agbebaku, who represents Owan West Constituency 1, had, on Monday, August 17, 2026, resigned his position as the Speaker of the House.
Yekini Idaiye, the lawmaker representing Akoko-Edo 1, was then elected in his place as the new Speaker.
The Speaker stressed that Agbebaku was impeached and did not resign from the office.
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