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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 […]

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