Former Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has dismissed reports of his impeachment, maintaining that he voluntarily resigned from the position.
Agbebaku, who represents Owan West Constituency, faulted the Assembly’s decision to convert his resignation into an impeachment during plenary on August 24, 2026.
His resignation letter, dated August 17 and addressed to the Office of the Speaker, was shared publicly on his Facebook page.In a statement titled “Setting the Record Straight: I resigned, I was not impeached”, Agbebaku explained that he personally handed his resignation letter to Majority Leader Sunny Ojiezele, who then presented it to Deputy Speaker Atu Osawonyi.
He added that he publicly announced his decision on the floor of the House, with the proceedings covered by television and media outlets.
“There is both documentary and video evidence of exactly what transpired. My resignation was formally submitted and publicly announced. Facts are sacred. History must not be rewritten,” he said.
Agbebaku expressed shock at social media reports portraying his resignation as impeachment, stressing that both processes are constitutionally distinct. He said his decision to step down was made in the interest of peace, progress, and development in Edo State and his constituency.
He reaffirmed his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his commitment to representing the people of Owan West.
“For the avoidance of doubt and for the sake of history and posterity, on 17th August 2026, I voluntarily resigned as Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly. I was not impeached,” he concluded.
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