Edo Assembly Deputy Speaker, Maria Oligbi-Edeko, has resigned.
Newsone Nigeria reports that the Deputy Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly, Mrs Maria Oligbi-Edeko, representing Esan North East II on the PDP platform, has voluntarily resigned due to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ‘s minority status in the Assembly.
This online news platform recalls that Oligbi-Edeko was elected Deputy Speaker of the 8th Assembly on June 16, 2023, and served in that capacity until her resignation.
Oligbi-Edeko, in her resignation speech, said that she resigned her position to allow for justice, fairness, and equity for all the constituencies.
The former deputy speaker 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 praise 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 tenure as deputy speaker
Meanwhile, Newsone reports that Mr Osamwonyi Atu, representing Orhionmwon East on the APC platform, has emerged as the new deputy speaker after a unanimous vote by members.
Also following the former deputy speaker’s resignation, the Majority Leader, Jonathan Aigbokhan (APC-Esan West) moved that all the 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), while other lawmakers supported and adopted the motion.
