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Edo State House of Assembly leadership crisis

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2026-08-24 16:52 UTC → 2026-08-24 20:42 UTC · added removed

The Edo State House of Assembly underwent a leadership transition following the resignation of Speaker Blessing Agbebaku. The resignation occurred after approximately 17 of the 24 lawmakers signed an impeachment notice, citing allegations of corruption, poor governance, and inflated procurement costs. Yekini Idiaye, a third-term lawmaker, was elected as the new Speaker to support Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration. Following the initial leadership change, the situation escalated as the House formally impeached Agbebaku, citing a failure to arguing that his resignation was not officially document documented or presented before his resignation. indefinite suspension. In addition to the Speaker, the House removed the Majority Leader and Deputy Majority Leader, appointing Ojiezele Osezua Sunday and Inegbeboh Ojie Eugene as their replacements. The Assembly has directed Agbebaku to return all government property, warning of security agency involvement if he fails to comply. Concurrently, the Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) staged a protest protests at the Assembly complex, blocking access to the gates. The union is opposing proposed legislation that they claim could undermine the financial autonomy of both the judiciary and the legislature, despite assurances from Speaker Idiaye that legislature. Amidst these tensions, Governor Monday Okpebholo signed the Edo House intends of Assembly Funds Management Bill 2023 and the State Judiciary Financial Autonomy 2023 Amendment Bill into law. While these measures were intended to amend rather than repeal existing autonomy laws. prevent the abuse of capital funds, they remain a point of contention for JUSUN. Separately, the Committee of Benin Elders commended the Governor for restoring the Customary Court of Appeal to the state's judicial system.

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  1. 2026-08-24 20:42 UTC Edo State House of Assembly leadership crisis
  2. 2026-08-24 16:52 UTC Edo State House of Assembly leadership crisis

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