The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, has reportedly resigned from his position amid moves by some lawmakers to impeach him.
Agbebaku’s resignation reportedly took effect on Monday, August 17, 2026, throwing the state legislature into a fresh leadership crisis. His media aide, Ivy Ebojele, confirmed the development in a Facebook post, stating that further details surrounding the Speaker’s decision would be made public later.
Agbebaku emerged as Speaker of the 8th Edo State House of Assembly in June 2023 and has remained a prominent figure in the state’s political landscape. His tenure has witnessed significant political realignments among lawmakers, including his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2025.
His resignation comes at a politically sensitive period, with political activities and realignments already gathering momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The circumstances surrounding his resignation are yet to be fully disclosed. However, the reported impeachment moves against him had heightened tensions within the Assembly before his decision to step down.
The development is expected to trigger a fresh contest for the leadership of the Edo State House of Assembly, as lawmakers will now have to determine who succeeds Agbebaku as Speaker.
Political observers are also watching closely to see how the change in leadership will affect the balance of power within the Assembly and its relationship with other political stakeholders in Edo State.
Further details on the reasons behind Agbebaku’s resignation and the process for electing his successor are expected to emerge as the lawmakers deliberate on the next leadership of the Assembly.
