- Edo State House of Assembly has constituted a five-member ad hoc committee to investigate allegations against its former Speaker, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku.
- The newly elected Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Yekini Idiaye Olayesin, announced the constitution of the committee while presiding over plenary in Benin City.
- Hon. Bright Iyamu, representing Orhionmwon South Constituency, has been named as Chairman of the committee.
- The Speaker directed the committee to conclude its investigation and submit its report to the House within two weeks.
- Governor Monday Okpebholo has distanced himself from the removal of Blessing Agbebaku as Speaker, urging lawmakers to focus on serving the people.
- Governor Okpebholo emphasized the need for humility, unity, transparency, and teamwork among the new leadership.
- He expressed a desire for a peaceful and united Assembly, highlighting that there have been no crises in the House for about two years.
Edo State House of Assembly Speaker Blessing Agbebaku has resigned as a five-member ad hoc committee is formed to investigate allegations against him. The committee, chaired by Hon. Bright Iyamu, is tasked with submitting its findings within two weeks.13
New Speaker Yekini Idiaye Olayesin emphasized the importance of unity and transparency in the Assembly, stating, “We must put arrogance aside to serve our people better”. Governor Monday Okpebholo, who distanced himself from Agbebaku's removal, urged lawmakers to focus on serving the public and avoid personal conflicts.5
Okpebholo expressed hope for a peaceful Assembly, noting, “For about two years, there have never been crises in the House”. He cautioned that failure to involve all members could lead to new divisions, highlighting the need for teamwork and humility in the new leadership.
The committee's formation and Agbebaku's resignation mark a significant shift in the Assembly's dynamics, as the new leadership seeks to foster collaboration and address the allegations seriously.
“The newly elected Speaker, Rt. Hon. Yekini Idiaye Olayesin, announced the formation of a five-member committee led by Hon. Bright Iyamu to investigate the allegations against Agbebaku. Governor Monday Okpebholo emphasized the need for a united Assembly, urging lawmakers to focus on serving the people and avoid personal conflicts.”
