Edo Speaker Agbebaku Resigns

Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has reportedly resigned after lawmakers plotted to impeach him, his media aide confirmed on Monday.

Agbebaku stepped down from his position following a push by members of the assembly to remove him from office.

His media aide, Ivy Ebojele, confirmed the resignation but said details of the circumstances surrounding his exit would be made public later.

Edo State House of Assembly (News Central TV) — Edo State House of Assembly. Credit: Daily Trust.

The development marks a significant shake-up in the Edo State legislature. No further details have been disclosed about what triggered the impeachment plot.

More details later.

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