Blessing Agbebaku

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Blessing Agbebaku is a Nigerian politician currently serving as speaker of the eighth Edo State House of Assembly. He is a member of the People's Democratic Party representing Owan West Constituency, in the Edo North Senatorial District. [1]

He was nominated for the speakership by Natasha Osawaru of the PDP representing Egor Constituency and the motion was seconded by Addeh Isibor also of the PDP representing Esan North East I. Agbebaku was elected speaker by all 24 members of the house unchallenged. [2] [3]

He was chief of staff to the speaker of the seventh Edo State Assembly Marcus Onobun. Agbebaku was elected to the Edo State House of Assembly in 2007 and served until 2011 when he left the house. [4] [5]

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References

  1. Ibileke, Jethro (June 16, 2023). "Blessing Agbebaku elected Speaker of 8th Edo House of Assembly". PM News.
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