Edo Assembly Speaker Resigns Amid Impeachment Plot

• Blessing Agbebaku has resigned as Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly after reports emerged that lawmakers had concluded plans to impeach him.

• The Speaker’s media aide, Ivy Ebojele, confirmed the resignation but said the reasons behind the decision and other details surrounding the development would be disclosed later.

• Agbebaku’s exit is expected to trigger a fresh leadership contest in the Assembly and could reshape political alignments as parties and lawmakers position themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections.

• The resignation marks another major twist in Edo Politics, coming after Agbebaku’s controversial defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC)

August 17, () — The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from office following an alleged plot by lawmakers to impeach him, bringing an abrupt end to his leadership of the state’s legislature.

Agbebaku’s resignation was confirmed on Monday by his media aide, Ivy Ebojele, who disclosed that the Speaker had stepped down but said the circumstances surrounding his decision would be made public later.

“The Speaker has resigned. Further details regarding the development will be communicated in due course,” Ebojele said.

however, learnt that the resignation comes after reports that members of the Assembly had perfected plans to remove him from office, prompting his decision to vacate the position before impeachment proceedings could begin.

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Political Journey

Agbebaku emerged as Speaker of the 8th Edo State House of Assembly in June 2023 and presided over one of the most politically turbulent periods in the state’s legislature, marked by shifting alliances and changing party loyalties.

Originally elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2025, a move that strengthened the ruling party’s influence in the Assembly and altered the state’s political equation.

Although he weathered several political challenges during his tenure, reports of growing dissatisfaction among some lawmakers had fuelled speculation that his leadership was under threat.

With his resignation now confirmed, attention has shifted to the process of electing a successor and the implications the leadership change may have for governance and political stability in Edo State.

As of the time of filing this report, the Edo State House of Assembly had yet to issue an official statement on the resignation or announce a timetable for the election of a new Speaker.