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The Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Mrs. Maria Oligbi-Edeko (PDP – Esan North East II), has stepped down from her position, citing the minority status of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Assembly as the reason for her voluntary resignation.

Oligbi-Edeko, who was elected Deputy Speaker of the 8th Assembly on June 16, 2023, formally announced her resignation, expressing a desire to promote justice, fairness, and equity among all constituencies in the state.

In her farewell address, she expressed gratitude to PDP leaders and for the opportunity to serve and represent her constituents. Her departure was met with praise from fellow lawmakers, who commended her dedication to public service, integrity, and impactful leadership.

Colleagues described her as a principled and committed leader whose tenure made a meaningful difference in the legislative process.

https://nigeriannews24.com/2025/05/19/maria-oligbi-edeko-resigns-as-edo-deputy-speaker-citing-pdps-minority-status/

First to comment for over many years, make i go drink Action Bitters to celebrate am


She is on her way to APC for sure

Ok

Good politician.

Did not decamp to retain position

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...resignation for another pompTous appointment.

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This is a rare breed for a politician in Nigeria. I must applaud her courage.

This is victory for democracy. Under Tinubu the rule of law must be upheld.

God bless president Tinubu

Edo fully in the bag

Another new g to APC.

God bless PDAPCNNPPLP

This is a rare politician.
This is all about character and integrity.
Unfortunately you rarely see these traits in our political class of today.
Weldone Ma.

Hmmm. If not for decamping purpose, then she must be commended for this.
Another factor to consider is she might have done this under a series of coercion from the opposition party. The second reason is what my instinct is telling me

No crowd mentality

LegendHero:
Another new g to APC.

God bless PDAPCNNPPLP

She wouldn’t have resigned the position of deputy speaker if her intention was to decamp to APC.

APC don sign everyone

sheedy407:
First to comment for over many years, make i go drink Action Bitters to celebrate am


She is on her way to APC for sure

If she wanted to decamp, she wouldn't have resigned oga!!!

She'd rather die on her feet than live on her kneels...

Kudos!!!

Confirmedzombie:
This is victory for democracy. Under Tinubu the rule of law must be upheld.

God bless president Tinubu

How did you find a way to ruin a commendable gesture from a honorable politician 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

NigerianNews24:


https://nigeriannews24.com/2025/05/19/maria-oligbi-edeko-resigns-as-edo-deputy-speaker-citing-pdps-minority-status/

She wan defect/decamp to APC

hopexter:


She wouldn’t have resigned the position of deputy speaker if her intention was to decamp to APC.

She hold deputy position when majority is opposition APC will fill that position with their own candidate. If she refused to resigned and got impeached she won't get benefits. She is smart 😂😂😂

free2ryhme:


She hold deputy position when majority is opposition APC will fill that position with their own candidate. If she refused to resigned and got impeached she won't get benefits. She is smart 😂😂😂

More reason her resignation is NOT about decamping to APC, cos if she did, she will still be Deputy. She's a LOYAL PDP stalwart.

justdream:


More reason her resignation is NOT about decamping to APC, cos if she did, she will still be Deputy. She's a LOYAL PDP stalwart.

she don decamp