BREAKING: Edo Assembly Speaker resigns

The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from his position following moves by some lawmakers to impeach him. The announcement was made on Monday by his media aide, Ivy Ebojele, on Facebook, with further details expected to be made public later. This resignation has created a leadership crisis within the Edo State House of Assembly, as lawmakers are now expected to determine a new Speaker.

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