Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned as the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly at the plenary sitting.

Agbebaku resigned on Monday August 17, 2026.

The immediate past speaker was reportedly suspended indefinitely.

It was gathered that Yekini Idaiye, representing Akoko-Edo 1, was, however, elected as the new speaker.

It was, however, gathered that the speaker resigned at a brief plenary sitting which lasted less than 30 minutes

Also removed was Jonathan Ibhamawu, the Majority Leader, representing Esan West Constituency and replaced with Ojiezele Osezua Sunday, representing Esan South -East Constituency.

Addeh Emankhu Isibor, the former deputy majority leader, representing Esan North-East 1 was also removed and replaced by Inegbeboh Ojie Eugene, from Igueben constituency as the new deputy majority leader.

Natasha Osawaru Irobosa, representing Egor constituency of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC) now the minority leader replacing, Charity Iguodala,representing Ovia North-East 1.

Frank Omosigho, Oredo West Constituency of NDC was elected as the minority whip.

Blessing Agbebaku who is representing Owan West Constituency was elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and later defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in January 2025.