The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from his position amid moves by some lawmakers to impeach him.
Mr Agbebaku stepped down on Monday, throwing the state legislature into a fresh leadership crisis as lawmakers are expected to begin moves to determine his successor.
The resignation was confirmed on Facebook by Agbebaku’s media aide, Ms Ivy Adodo-Ebojele, who said further details surrounding the Speaker’s decision would be made public later.
“EDO ASSEMBLY SPEAKER RT HON CHIEF BLESSING AGBEBAKU RESIGNS,” she wrote.
The development comes amid reported moves by some members of the Edo State House of Assembly to remove Agbebaku from office.
Fresh leadership crisis hits Edo Assembly
Mr Agbebaku’s resignation means the Edo State House of Assembly is now faced with the task of choosing a new presiding officer.
The development could further deepen political tensions within the state legislature as lawmakers deliberate on the next leadership arrangement.
Further details on the circumstances surrounding Agbebaku’s resignation are expected to emerge.
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