The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has reportedly resigned from his position, in a development that could further reshape the political dynamics within the state legislature.
Agbebaku, who emerged Speaker of the 8th Assembly in June 2023, has been at the centre of several political developments in Edo, including the realignment of lawmakers and the changing balance of power in the Assembly. He later defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2025.
His reported resignation comes at a politically sensitive period in Edo State, with growing manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 political cycle. The development is expected to trigger discussions over the next leadership of the Assembly and could have implications for the relationship between the legislature and other political actors in the state.
Further details surrounding the circumstances of the resignation, including the reasons for the decision and what happens next in the Assembly, are expected to emerge as lawmakers respond to the development.