The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from his position amid moves by some lawmakers to impeach him.

Agbebaku’s resignation took effect on Monday, throwing the state legislature into a fresh leadership crisis as lawmakers are expected to begin moves to elect a new Speaker.

The resignation was confirmed by his media aide, Ivy Adodo-Ebojele, in a post on Facebook.

“EDO ASSEMBLY SPEAKER RT HON CHIEF BLESSING AGBEBAKU RESIGNS,” Adodo-Ebojele wrote.

She, however, did not disclose the circumstances surrounding the Speaker’s resignation, saying further details would be made public later.

Agbebaku’s resignation comes against the backdrop of reported moves by some members of the Assembly to remove him from office.

The development is expected to trigger further political manoeuvring within the Edo State House of Assembly as lawmakers determine his successor.

Details later.