Edo Assembly impeaches suspended Speaker Blessing Agbebaku

Summary

The Edo State House of Assembly has formally impeached suspended Speaker Blessing Agbebaku, days after he resigned and was replaced by another lawmaker.

Highlights

• Agbebaku, who represents Owan West Constituency I, resigned as Speaker on August 17, 2026.
• Yekini Idaiye, representing Akoko-Edo I, was elected as the new Speaker after the resignation.
• The House later said it converted Agbebaku’s suspension into impeachment because the resignation notice had not been officially presented and documented.
• The new Speaker said 17 members signed the impeachment notice.
• Lawmakers also directed Agbebaku to return government property in his possession, with security agencies to be involved if he did not comply.