Edo Deputy Speaker Maria Oligbi-Edeko Don Resign As PDP Lose Majority for Assembly

Edo Deputy Speaker Maria Oligbi-Edeko Don Resign As PDP Lose Majority for Assembly

Deputy Speaker for Edo State House of Assembly, Madam Maria Oligbi-Edeko, don comot for her position as she tender her resignation. This one happen as her party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), turn minority for the 24-member House.

Maria Oligbi-Edeko na di person wey dey represent Esan Northeast II Constituency, and she talk say she comot to promote justice, fairness, and equity among di different constituencies for Edo.

Wetin Come Happen Next?

Di lawmaker wey dey represent Orhionmwon East Constituency, Osamwonyi Atu from All Progressives Congress (APC), don take over as new Deputy Speaker. Dem elect am on Tuesday to replace Oligbi-Edeko, wey dem first elect as Deputy Speaker on June 16, 2023.

Even though she resign, Oligbi-Edeko still thank PDP leaders and members wey support her since she enter office. She appreciate dem for allow her represent her people.

House Members Praise Oligbi-Edeko

Majority Leader, Jonathan Aigbokhan from Esan West Constituency (APC), move motion make dem still give Oligbi-Edeko all her entitlements as Deputy Speaker. Minority Leader, Charity Airobarueghian, wey dey represent Ovia Northeast I (PDP), support the motion.

Many House members praise Maria Oligbi-Edeko for the better work wey she do and the way she take carry herself with integrity and love for public service.

Wetin Happen to PDP for Edo State Assembly?

No be so e start o. For the 2023 general election, PDP bin win 15 seats, APC get eight, and Labour Party (LP) manage collect one seat. But as time go, some lawmakers waka from PDP go APC. Now, APC don hold majority with 18 members, while PDP don reduce reach six members.