The All Progressives uh Congress has formally informed the Edo State House of Assembly of its new majority status following the defection of four lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party.
Speaker Blessing Agbebaku, on Tuesday, confirmed receiving the letter from the APC, which notified the Assembly of the party’s expanded membership due to the defection. The letter, however, did not disclose its full contents to the public.
The defecting PDP members include Donald Okugbe (Akoko Edo Constituency II), Bright Iyamu (Orhionmwon South Constituency II), Richard Edosa (Oredo West Constituency), and Sunday Ojezele (Esan South East). This development has shifted the balance of power in the Assembly, with the APC now holding 13 seats compared to the PDP’s 11. Furthermore, the Labour Party has lost its only representative to the APC.
Titled “Notification of APC Majority Status in the Edo State House of Assembly,” the letter officially declared the APC’s majority following these defections. It also noted that the party would inform the Assembly of any subsequent actions related to this new status at an appropriate time.
Speaker Agbebaku acknowledged the APC’s majority status, stating, “According to this letter, it signifies that the APC now holds a majority in the House.” He also wished the defecting lawmakers well, adding, “I wish the decampees well and hope for their success in future endeavors.”
Additionally, the Speaker indicated that he is expecting another letter from the APC to officially nominate its principal officers, suggesting further changes in the leadership of the House.
