Edo Assembly Elects Yekini Idiaye as New Speaker
Yekini Idiaye has been sworn in as the new Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly after the resignation of Blessing Agbebaku on Monday. Idiaye, representing Akoko-Edo Constituency I, stated that the leadership change was essential to align the legislature with Governor Monday Okpebholo’s developmental agenda.
He described the previous leadership under Agbebaku as facing challenges of poor leadership, corruption, and frequent adjournments, which hindered the Assembly's effectiveness. Following mounting pressure from lawmakers, 17 out of 24 members signed an impeachment notice against Agbebaku.
Idiaye expressed the Assembly's commitment to support Governor Okpebholo, whom he praised as a performing governor, and emphasized the need for the legislature to cooperate with the executive to promote development and implement government programs effectively.
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