BENIN — Monday
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, has reportedly resigned from office, a move that could alter the political balance in the state legislature.
Agbebaku was elected Speaker of the 8th Assembly in June 2023. Since then, he has played a central role in key political developments in Edo, including the realignment of lawmakers and shifts in the power structure of the House.
He later defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in 2025.
Timing and Implications
His resignation comes at a politically sensitive period in Edo, with early manoeuvring already underway ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The development is expected to spark discussions over who succeeds him as Speaker and may also affect the working relationship between the legislature and other political actors in the state.
What Next
Details surrounding the circumstances of the resignation, including the reasons behind it, are yet to be confirmed.
Further information is expected to emerge as lawmakers in the Assembly respond to the development and begin consultations on new leadership.
As of press time, the House had not issued an official statement on the reported resignation.
