BLESSING Agbebaku, Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, has resigned from his position amid alleged moves by members of the Assembly to impeach him.
News Point Nigeria reports that Yekini Idaiyi, the member representing Akoko Edo II Constituency, has reportedly been sworn in as the new Speaker of the House following Agbebaku’s resignation.
Agbebaku’s media aide, Ivy Ebojele, confirmed his resignation in a Facebook post on Monday, saying further details surrounding the development would be communicated in due course.
“EDO ASSEMBLY SPEAKER RT HON CHIEF BLESSING AGBEBAKU RESIGNS. DETAILS LATER,” she wrote.
Agbebaku, who represents Owan West Constituency, was elected Speaker of the eighth Edo State House of Assembly in June 2023.
His troubles in the legislative House reportedly began in May 2024, shortly after he suspended three lawmakers over an alleged plot to impeach him and other principal officers.
The embattled Speaker was said to have linked the alleged impeachment plot to external influence and claims that charms and ritual items were being brought into the Assembly complex.
The suspended lawmakers were allies of Philip Shaibu, the former Deputy Governor of Edo State and an ally of Adams Oshiomhole, the supposed godfather of Monday Okpebholo, the incumbent governor of the state.
However, the suspended lawmakers denied the allegations, describing the action against them as politically motivated.
Agbebaku subsequently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in May 2025 after some APC figures reportedly pushed for his removal, citing his PDP background, past campaign activities and their preference for an “original” APC Speaker from his zone.
However, Governor Okpebholo reportedly backed Agbebaku’s retention, citing his loyalty and his role in facilitating the governor’s agenda.
His resignation has now brought a dramatic end to his tenure as Speaker and triggered a fresh leadership shake-up in the Edo State House of Assembly, with Idaiyi reportedly taking over as the new Speaker.
