The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from his position amid moves by some lawmakers to impeach him.
His resignation was confirmed by his media aide, Ivy Adodo-Ebojele, who announced the development on Facebook. She said further details about the circumstances surrounding his resignation would be made public later.
The resignation has plunged the Edo State House of Assembly into a fresh leadership crisis, with lawmakers expected to decide on a new Speaker.
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