Edo Assembly: Why we removed Agbebaku –New Speaker

The newly elected Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Yekini Idiaye, has thrown more light on the reason behind the removal of his predecessor, Blessing Agbebaku. Fielding questions from newsmen on Monday, Idiaye attributed the development to alleged poor leadership and corruption, that Agbebaku’s tenure was characterised by prolonged adjournments. “The House was […] The post Edo…

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The newly elected Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Yekini Idiaye, has revealed the reasons behind the removal of his predecessor, Blessing Agbebaku. During a press conference on Monday, Idiaye mentioned that Agbebaku's tenure was marked by poor leadership and corruption. According to him, the House experienced prolonged adjournments, sometimes lasting up to 30 days without a valid reason.

Idiaye expressed dissatisfaction with Agbebaku's leadership style, stating that it hindered the government's progress. The Speaker emphasized that they removed Agbebaku to encourage their performing governor, Monday Okpebholo, whose efforts are crucial for the state's development. Just a day after Agbebaku's removal, on Monday, August 17, 2026, he tendered his resignation in a brief plenary session lasting less than 30 minutes.

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