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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFollowing the resignation, the Deputy Speaker, Osamwonye Atu, who presided over the transition plenary, formally acknowledged the development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Member representing Esan South-East Constituency, Hon. Sunny Ojiezele, thereafter moved a motion nominating the member representing Akoko-Edo One, Hon. Yekini Idiaye, as the new Speaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The motion was seconded by the member representing Owan East, Hon. Eric Okaka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Idiaye was subsequently sworn in and immediately assumed the leadership of the 8th Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his first major action as Speaker, Idiaye accused his predecessor of corruption and incompetence and ordered his suspension and immediate investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He also directed the removal of all political appointees attached to the office of the former Speaker and ordered the withdrawal of their privileges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The leadership changes extended to other principal offices of the Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Speaker read a letter from the All Progressives Congress announcing new nominations for the Majority and Deputy Majority Leader positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ojiezele was nominated to replace Hon. Jonathan Ibamawu as Majority Leader, while Hon. Ajay Inegbedion of Igueben was nominated to replace Hon. Ade Isibor as Deputy Majority Leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hon. Natasha Osawaru emerged as the new Minority Leader, replacing Hon. Charity Aiguobarueghian, while Hon. Uyi Frank of Oredo East takes over as Deputy Minority Whip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The House subsequently adjourned to Tuesday, August 18, 202<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Edo State House of Assembly has undergone a major leadership shake-up following the sudden resignation of Speaker Blessing 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