Yekini Idiaye becomes new Edo Assembly speaker after Agbebaku resigns
Yekini Idiaye, representing Akoko-Edo Constituency I, has been elected as the new Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly. He replaces Blessing Agbebaku, who resigned as Speaker amid reported impeachment moves by fellow lawmakers. Idiaye's emergence follows a zoning arrangement within the Assembly, which influenced the leadership change. The Assembly members have informed Governor Monday Okpebholo about the new development.
Key takeaways
- Yekini Idiaye is now the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, succeeding Blessing Agbebaku.
- Agbebaku resigned after 17 out of 24 lawmakers reportedly signed a notice of impeachment.
- The Assembly’s zoning arrangement led to Idiaye's selection, as he is the oldest member from Edo North Senatorial District.
- Without the zoning arrangement, the Deputy Speaker would have taken over as Speaker.
- Members of the Assembly visited Governor Monday Okpebholo to inform him of the leadership change.
