Nigeria: Edo Assembly Speaker, Agbebaku Resigns Amid Impeachment Moves
Yekini Idiaye takes over after lawmakers moved to impeach Blessing Agbebaku over alleged corruption and inflated vehicle costs.
- On Monday, August 17, 2026, Edo State House of Assembly Speaker Blessing Agbebaku resigned amid impeachment pressure, and the Assembly subsequently elected Yekini Idiaye as the new Speaker.
- Agbebaku's leadership faced intense scrutiny since May 2024, when he suspended three lawmakers; critics claimed his tenure involved arbitrary adjournments for 30 days without cause, stalling Assembly business.
- Idiaye alleged his predecessor inflated costs of Lexus 570 and Toyota Hilux vehicles purchased for members, vowing that never again shall a "blind and greedy man" lead the Assembly.
- The transition includes dissolution of political appointees attached to the former Speaker's office, while Idiaye directed the Commissioner of Police to suspend Agbebaku's official status pending investigation.
- Regional equity norms require the Speaker to hail from Edo North Senatorial District when the governor is from Edo Central; this selection supports Governor Monday Okpebholo's administration.
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Edo Assembly Speaker resigns amid impeachment plot
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned. Agbebaku’s media aide, Ivy Ebojele, confirmed his resignation on Monday, August 17, 2026. Agbebaku stepped down after lawmakers plotted to impeach him. Ebojele said details of Agbebaku’s resignation would be made public later. Agbebaku, who represents Owan West Constituency, was elected Speaker of the Eighth Assembly in June 2023. His leadership came under intense p…
Edo assembly speaker resigns - Spokesperson
Skip to Editor The speaker’s spokeswoman, Ivy Adodo-Ebojele, announced the resignation in a Facebook post on Monday but said further details would be released later. The post Edo assembly speaker resigns – Spokesperson appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Edo Assembly impeaches Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has reportedly been impeached. DAILY POST reports that he was impeached during plenary on Monday August 17, 2026. It was gathered that lawmaker, Osawmonyi Atu, representing Orhiownmon 1 constituency, has been appointed the Speaker of the House. Atu was until now the Deputy Speaker […] Edo Assembly impeaches Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku
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