{
  "id": 1510900,
  "title": "Why I resigned as Edo Assembly Speaker – Agbebaku",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/why-i-resigned-as-edo-assembly-speaker-agbebaku-1510900",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T16:12:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/why-i-resigned-as-edo-assembly-speaker-agbebaku/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Blessing Agbebaku, the immediate past Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, has resigned from his position. According to Agbebaku, he stepped down for personal reasons and in the interest of peace for Edo State and his constituency.\n\nAgbebaku's resignation was confirmed by his successor, Yekini Idiaye, who reportedly cited poor leadership and corruption as reasons for his removal. However, Agbebaku, through his media team, denied these allegations, stating that he maintained a cordial working relationship with all 24 members of the House throughout his tenure.\n\nDuring his time in office, Agbebaku said he and his colleagues passed people-oriented Bills and Resolutions, despite their individual differences. He expressed appreciation to Governor Monday Okpebholo for his support and cooperation during his tenure as Speaker, representing Owan West Constituency. Daily Post Nigeria reported that Agbebaku's successor made claims that Agbebaku was removed due to poor leadership and corruption.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Why I resigned as Edo Assembly Speaker – Agbebaku",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/why-i-resigned-as-edo-assembly-speaker-agbebaku",
        "published": "2026-08-17T15:27:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Why I resigned as Edo Assembly Speaker – Agbebaku",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/why-i-resigned-as-edo-assembly-speaker-agbebaku-1512297",
        "published": "2026-08-17T16:24:50.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}