Ex-Edo Assembly Speaker Agbebaku Kicks Against Impeachment

Ex-Edo Assembly Speaker Agbebaku kicks against impeachment

The immediate past Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has kicked against his impeachment, insisting that he voluntarily resigned from the position. DAILY POST reports that Agbebaku, who represents Owan West Constituency, faulted the impeachment in a statement posted on the Facebook page of his former media aide, Mrs Ivy Adodo Ebojele. His resignation letter, dated August 17, 2026, and addressed to the Office of the Sp…

Nigeria: Edo Assembly Converts Ex-Speaker's 'Resignation' to Impeachment

The majority leader, who moved a motion for the former speaker's impeachment, said the verbal resignation process "was unknown to parliamentary practices and did not conform to parliamentary procedures".

Edo Assembly impeaches suspended speaker eight days after resignation

Edo State House of Assembly formally impeaches Blessing Agbebaku, eight days after his controversial resignation. Learn more about the Edo Speaker impeache

Agbebaku’s Impeachment Deepens Power Struggle in Edo APC

By Oscar Okhifo The impeachment of the former Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, has exposed fresh divisions within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), amid allegations of a growing power struggle involving Governor Monday Okpebholo, Edo North Senator Adams Oshiomhole and state APC chairman Jarret Tenebe. Agbebaku, who represents Owan West Constituency, announced his resignation as Speaker on August 17, s…

Edo Assembly Rejects Resignation, Impeaches Suspended ex-Speaker Agbebaku

Lawmakers in the Edo State House of Assembly have rejected the resignation of former Speaker Blessing Agbebaku and officially impeached him. Agbebaku, who represents the Owan West Constituency, had last Monday resigned from his position as Speaker, citing personal reasons for his departure. Following the development, the lawmakers elected Yekini Idaiye, representing the Akoko-Edo I […]

Edo Assembly Formally Impeaches Suspended Speaker Agbebaku, Says Earlier Resignation Was Never Officially Presented

The Edo State House of Assembly has formally impeached its suspended former Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, bringing to a head the leadership crisis that began eight days earlier following his reported resignation and subsequent suspension. Agbebaku, who represents Owan West Constituency I, had on Monday, August 17, 2026, announced his resignation as Speaker, after which Yekini Idaiye, representing Akoko-Edo Constituency I, emerged as the new Speake…