Breaking: Tension as Suspended Speaker Finally Impeached
- The Edo State House of Assembly formally impeached suspended Speaker Blessing Agbebaku during plenary on Monday
- New Speaker Yekini Idaiye revealed that 17 members signed the impeachment notice, which was moved by the Majority Leader
- Agbebaku was ordered to return all government property or face the involvement of security agencies
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The Edo State House of Assembly has formally impeached Blessing Agbebaku, who represents Owan West Constituency 1, eight days after a controversy over his status as Speaker first erupted.
The motion for impeachment was moved during Monday's plenary by Majority Leader Sunny Ojiezele and seconded by Ahmed Waziri, the lawmaker representing Etsako Central.
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New Speaker clarifies Agbebaku's exit
The Punch reported that Yekini Idaiye, who represents Akoko-Edo 1 and was elected as the new Speaker in Agbebaku's place, made clear that the former Speaker did not leave office voluntarily.
Idaiye said:
"This is to let the public know that the Edo State House of Assembly has formally impeached the suspended Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku."
He explained that the House converted Agbebaku's indefinite suspension into a full impeachment because a formal resignation letter had never been officially submitted or documented, despite earlier reports on August 17, 2026, that Agbebaku had resigned his position. Idaiye added that the impeachment notice was backed by 17 members of the House.
Order to return government property
During the same plenary session, the new Speaker directed Agbebaku to return all government property currently in his possession. Idaiye warned that the House would involve security agencies if the former Speaker failed to comply with the directive.
The development marks a firm conclusion to a dispute that began more than a week ago, with the House now taking the position that impeachment, not resignation, is the official record of how Agbebaku's tenure ended.
Governor Okpebholo addresses South Africa returnees
Legit.ng earlier reported that Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo welcomed returnees from South Africa and pledged ₦41 million in total support for those affected by xenophobic attacks.
Okpebholo told the returnees that staying in Nigeria is better than living abroad, noting he has only travelled outside the country once since becoming governor.
The governor's remarks drew sharp criticism online, with Nigerians questioning how politicians could discourage emigration while failing to fix the economy.
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