The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from his position, according to multiple Nigerian news outlets. The resignation was reported on Monday, August 17, 2026.
The Guardian Nigeria News first reported the resignation, while Daily Post Nigeria stated that Agbebaku was impeached. TheCable, citing an "impeachment threat," also confirmed his exit. Blueprint Newspapers, reporting from Benin City, likewise announced the speaker's departure.
The reports differ slightly on the circumstances. The Guardian and Blueprint describe a resignation, while Daily Post says he was impeached. TheCable adds that the resignation came amid pressure from a possible impeachment move. No further details on the vote, if any, or the reasons behind the move were provided in the available reporting.
Agbebaku had been serving as Speaker of the Edo Assembly, the legislative body for Edo State in southern Nigeria. His exit marks a leadership change in the state legislature, though the immediate implications for ongoing legislative business remain unclear.
The conflicting accounts—resignation versus impeachment—suggest the situation may still be developing. It is not yet known who will succeed Agbebaku or whether the assembly will formally address the circumstances of his departure in a session. Observers will be watching for an official statement from the assembly or Agbebaku himself to clarify the sequence of events.
