Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from office amid moves by lawmakers to impeach him.
His resignation was confirmed by his media aide, Ivy Ebojele, who disclosed that further details would be made public later.
The development comes amid reports of growing tension within the state legislature and an alleged plot by some lawmakers to remove Agbebaku as Speaker.
Further details on the circumstances surrounding his resignation are expected to emerge.
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