The Deputy Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly (EDHA), Maria Oligbi-Edeko, on Monday resigned her position from the House. Oligbi-Edoko, 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 outside to allow justice, fairness, and equity to reign supreme at 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 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 tenure as deputy speaker.
Consequent upon Oligbi-Edoko’s resignation, the House Majority Leader, Jonathan Aigbokhan ( APC-Esan West) moved that all the entitlement due to the office of the deputy speaker should be accorded her.
The motion was seconded by the minority leader Charity Airobarueghian (PDP Ovia North East 1, just as the motion was supported by other lawyers through a voice votes.
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
voted.
