US EditionSpeaker of house of assembly resigns from PDP, joins APC, "unprecedented"
- On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, Speaker Blessing Agbebaku, along with 17 Local Government Chairmen, left the PDP to join the APC during a notable gathering held in Benin City.
- The defection resulted from confidence in Governor Monday Okpebholo's administration, citing regular salary payments and infrastructure projects as key factors.
- The defection raised APC’s hold to 18 out of the 24 seats in Edo’s legislative chamber, bolstering support for Governor Okpebholo’s development initiatives.
- Senator Ajibola Bashiru hailed the defection as a crucial achievement, commending Governor Okpebholo for his effective leadership and the progress on road construction projects in Ekpoma.
- The defections signify a political shift consolidating APC's influence in Edo State and bolstering efforts to support President Tinubu's 2027 re-election campaign.
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Edo Speaker Defects From PDP To APC
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, on Tuesday, led 17 local government chairmen, numerous councillors, and several notable members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).The Speaker said the move was aimed at aligning with Governor Monday Okpebholo to fast-track development across the State.Receiving the defectors on behalf of the APC National Chairman, …
Speaker EDHA Blessing Agbebaku, Members, Defect To APC
The Standard Gazette Speaker EDHA Blessing Agbebaku, Members, Defect To APC The Speaker of Edo state House of Assembly Blessing Agbebaku on Tuesday led some other PDP lawmakers to Defect the APC in a a ceremony which was attended by the Edo state governor Senator Monday Okpebholo representative of the APC national chairman and the former governor of Edo State and Senator representing Edo North Senatorial […] The post Speaker EDHA Blessing Agbeba…
Speaker Agbebaku, others defect to APC in Edo - Worldstage
*APC lawmakers now18, PDP six WorldStage Newsonline– The Speaker of Edo House of Assembly, Mr Blessing Agbebaku, on Tuesday, defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Agbebaku, speaker since June 16, 2023, under PDP, cited Gov. Monday Okpebholo’s constituency development initiatives as his major reason for leaving PDP to join APC. The speaker defected alongside fellow PDP members, including Yekini …
EDHA Speaker Dumps PDP for APC With Other Members - The Nigerian Post
EDHA Speaker Dumps PDP for APC With Other Members By Ikhili Ebalu,Benin City The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje on Tuesday commended Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo for reclaiming the state and harvesting more members, including the Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly (EDHA), into the APC. The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) gave the commendation while receiving def…
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