The Deputy Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly (EDHA), Maria Oligbi-Edeko, on Monday resigned from her position in the House.
Oligbi-Edeko, who was elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to represent Esan North-East Constituency II in the EDHA, said she took the decision voluntarily due to the minority status of her party in the Assembly.
The former Deputy Speaker added that she decided to step aside to allow justice, fairness, and equity to reign supreme in the House.
She thanked the leaders and members of the PDP for finding her worthy to represent her constituency in the Assembly.
Lawmakers in the House took turns to shower accolades on Edo deputy speaker, Oligbi-Edeko following the announcement of her resignation.
They praised her unwavering dedication, passion for public service, and the high level of integrity she consistently demonstrated throughout her tenure.
Many of the lawmakers described her as a committed leader whose contributions left a lasting impact on the legislative process during her time as Deputy Speaker.
Following Oligbi-Edeko’s resignation, the House Majority Leader, Jonathan Aigbokhan (APC-Esan West), moved that all entitlements due to the office of the Deputy Speaker should be accorded to her.
The motion was seconded by the Minority Leader, Charity Airobarueghian (PDP-Ovia North-East 1), and supported by other lawmakers through a voice vote.
However, the All Progressives Congress (APC) member representing Orhionmwon East in the EDHA, Osamwonyi Atu, later emerged as the new Deputy Speaker of the House.
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