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The Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly, Mr Blessing Agbebaku, has provided insights into his recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

It is worth noting that Speaker Agbebaku, along with two other members of the House, Hon. Sunday Fada Eigbiremonlen and Hon. Idaiye Yekini Oisayemoje, transitioned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC on Tuesday.

During an official announcement to fellow House members on Wednesday, Agbebaku stated that his move to the APC was motivated by the desire to maintain the advantages of his position as Speaker for the betterment of his constituency.

He remarked, “I defected to the APC to retain the benefit of the speaker seat for the development of my constituency. For me, it is not about the party but about the development of our area. As a speaker, if I throw away this position because of the party, the position that would enhance development in my area, it means that I am not ready to serve my people.”

Agbebaku further outlined, “Distinguished members, I want to formally let this House know that yesterday, the Speaker of this House, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, defected to the APC.”

He also emphasised that his constituents support his decision, adding, “there are ongoing developmental projects in Owan West constituency initiated by Governor Monday Okpebholo.”

He concluded by stating, “So, my defection was not driven by personal gains but commitment to the welfare of those who elected me. Politics is all about interest, but not my interest, the interest of my people that gave me the mandate to be here today.”

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