The political ground shifts in Benin City as the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly steps down before lawmakers could show him the door.
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has tendered his resignation — and from all indications, it was a classic case of “jump before you are pushed.”
Agbebaku’s decision to step down came on the heels of a brewing plot by his fellow lawmakers to impeach him. Rather than wait for the axe to fall, the Speaker chose to exit on his own terms — a move that will no doubt set tongues wagging across the state and beyond.
His resignation was officially confirmed by his media aide, putting to rest any speculation that the reports were mere rumour or political noise.
The Writing Was on the Wall
In Nigerian politics, when your colleagues begin sharpening their knives, the wise man does not wait for the slaughter. It appears Agbebaku read the signs early enough and made a calculated decision to preserve whatever political capital he had left, rather than suffer the humiliation of a full-blown impeachment proceeding.
Impeachment moves within state assemblies are not new to Nigeria. From Rivers to Plateau, we have seen presiding officers removed in dramatic fashion — sometimes overnight, sometimes after heated floor battles. Edo State can now add another chapter to that long and colourful story.
What Comes Next?
With Agbebaku’s seat now vacant, all eyes will be on the Edo State House of Assembly as members move to elect a new Speaker. The power tussle that led to this resignation is unlikely to simply vanish — if anything, it signals deeper divisions within the assembly that could shape the legislative agenda of the state in the weeks and months ahead.
Residents of Edo State and political watchers across Nigeria will be keenly following developments as this story continues to unfold.
Stay with us for updates as more details emerge.
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