The immediate past Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has said his resignation as Speaker of the Eighth Assembly was purely for personal reasons.
Agbebaku, in a statement made available by his media team, said he maintained a cordial working relationship with the 23 other members of the House throughout his tenure.
“Differences will naturally arise because we all have our individual identities and beliefs. However, that did not stop us from passing people-oriented bills and resolutions in the last three years of my leadership,” he said.
The former speaker said his decision to resign was taken in the interest of peace, the state, and his immediate constituency, Owan West.
He expressed appreciation to the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, for his support and cooperation during his tenure, while reaffirming his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the state.
Agbebaku urged his supporters to remain calm and continue to believe in the greater good and the development of democracy in Edo State.
He also congratulated the new Speaker, Yekini Idiaye, and other principal officers of the House, calling on all lawmakers to promote peaceful coexistence and unity in the discharge of their legislative duties.
