The Edo State House of Assembly has named Jonathan Aigbokhan (APC–Esan West) as the new Majority Leader, following the emergence of the All Progressives Congress as the majority party in the House. This development comes after the APC notified the Assembly of its new majority status in March, with four lawmakers defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party.
The APC’s emergence as the majority party in the Edo State House of Assembly is a significant development in the state’s politics. The party’s notification of its new majority status in March marked a turning point in the Assembly’s history, as it led to a shift in the balance of power.
New Leadership Lineup
– Majority Leader: Jonathan Aigbokhan (APC–Esan West)
– Deputy Majority Leader: Addeh Isibor
– Chief Whip: Mustapha Lecky
The position of Deputy Chief Whip, initially assigned to Richard Edosa (APC-Oredo West), was withdrawn as the House does not recognize such a position. Edosa, formerly the sole LP lawmaker, recently defected to the APC.
Speaker Blessing Agbebaku emphasized that the distinction between majority and minority should not distract from the House’s collective responsibility to serve the state. “What matters is that we all work together to ensure the success of Governor Monday Okpebholo,” Agbebaku said.
The PDP has also nominated its principal officers for the Edo Assembly, including:
– Deputy Leader: Hon. Natasha Osawaru (Egor)
– Chief Whip: Hon. Yekini Idaiye (Akoko-Edo 1)
The Speaker and Deputy Speaker positions remain occupied by members of the minority PDP.
The new leadership lineup in the Edo State House of Assembly has significant implications for the state’s politics. The APC’s emergence as the majority party is expected to lead to a shift in the balance of power, with the party’s lawmakers likely to play a more dominant role in the Assembly’s decision-making process.
The new leadership lineup in the Edo State House of Assembly is a reflection of the current political landscape in the state. The APC’s emergence as the majority party is a significant development, and the party’s lawmakers are expected to play a key role in shaping the state’s future.
The Edo State House of Assembly’s new leadership lineup marks a significant development in the state’s politics. The APC’s emergence as the majority party and the nomination of new principal officers are expected to have far-reaching implications for the state’s governance and development.