Edo assembly impeaches suspended speaker
The Edo State House of Assembly has formally impeached suspended Speaker Blessing Agbebaku. Learn more about the dramatic turn of events in Edo politics. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-assembly-impeaches-suspended-speaker/
The Edo State House of Assembly has formally impeached its former Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku. According to the Daily Post Nigeria, Agbebaku had previously resigned as Speaker on August 17, 2026, and was subsequently suspended indefinitely by the House.
Following Agbebaku's resignation, Yekini Idaiye was elected as the new Speaker. The House also made changes to other principal officer positions, removing Jonathan Ibhamawu as Majority Leader and Addeh Emankhu Isibor as Deputy Majority Leader.
The impeachment of Agbebaku was confirmed on August 24, 2026, with the new Speaker, Yekini Idaiye, stating that the impeachment notice was signed by 17 members of the House, as reported by the Daily Post Nigeria.
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