The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from his position following an alleged move by lawmakers to impeach him.

Agbebaku’s resignation was confirmed by his media aide, Ivy Ebojele, on Monday, August 17, 2026.

Media Aide Confirms Resignation

Ebojele confirmed the development in a brief statement, adding that further details surrounding the Speaker’s resignation would be made public.

“ASSEMBLY SPEAKER RT HON CHIEF BLESSING AGBEBAKU RESIGNS,” she wrote.

The development comes amid reports of an alleged impeachment move against Agbebaku by members of the Edo State House of Assembly.

More details about the circumstances surrounding his resignation are expected to emerge.