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DEPUTY SPEAKER OF EDO STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY RESIGNS AMID PDP’S MINORITY STATUS
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The Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Maria Oligbi-Edeko, has formally resigned from her position following the Peoples Democratic Party’s transition to minority status in the Assembly. Oligbi-Edeko, who was elected Deputy Speaker of the 8th Assembly on June 16, 2023, cited a commitment to justice, fairness, and equitable representation for all constituencies as the reason for her resignation. The resignation was acknowledged during plenary on Monday through a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Hon. Jonathan Aigbokhan, and seconded by Hon. Charity Airobarueghian. The House unanimously approved the release of all entitlements due to the outgoing Deputy Speaker. Following Oligbi-Edeko’s resignation, Minority Whip, Hon. Osamwonyi Atu was unanimously elected by members of the Assembly to replace her as Deputy Speaker. The leadership shift comes shortly after the defection of Speaker Blessing Agbebaku and two other lawmakers from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress, further tilting the Assembly’s balance of power. The development marks a significant change in the Assembly’s leadership, and it remains to be seen how the new leadership will navigate the challenges ahead. The House’s decision to release Oligbi-Edeko’s entitlements suggests a sense of respect for her service as Deputy Speaker.
