Edo Assembly Impeaches Speaker Blessing Agbebaku
The Edo State House of Assembly has impeached its Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, during plenary on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Agbebaku, who represents Owan West Constituency on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was removed from office amid circumstances that were still unclear as of the time of the report.
His deputy, Osawmonyi Atu, representing Orhionmwon I Constituency, was subsequently appointed as the new Speaker of the House.
Agbebaku was elected Speaker after defeating the All Progressives Congress (APC) in January 2025.
Further details surrounding the impeachment, including the allegations or reasons cited by lawmakers, had yet to emerge.
Agbebaku, who represents Owan West Constituency on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was removed from office amid circumstances that were still unclear as of the time of the report.
His deputy, Osawmonyi Atu, representing Orhionmwon I Constituency, was subsequently appointed as the new Speaker of the House.
Agbebaku was elected Speaker after defeating the All Progressives Congress (APC) in January 2025.
Further details surrounding the impeachment, including the allegations or reasons cited by lawmakers, had yet to emerge.
