Governor Alia Speaks On Attempt to Remove Benue Speaker Dajoh
- Governor Hyacinth Alia has reacted to the alleged plot to impeach Benue State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh
- The Benue state governor said he has no hand in the attempt to remove Dajor as Speaker of the state assembly
- The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Tersoo Kula, released a statement to address the speculation
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Makurdi, Benue state - Governor Hyacinth Alia is not aware or involved in any purported attempt to remove the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh.
Governor Alia said he holds the legislature in the highest esteem and maintains unwavering respect for the rule of law.
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The governor said he has respect for the principle of separation of powers among the three arms of government.
He made this known following speculations bothering on alleged attempts to impeach the Speaker, Dajoh.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Tersoo Kula, disclosed this in a statement issued and made available to Legit.ng on Friday, August 22, 2025.
According to the statement, Governor Alia said he consistently responds to communications and resolutions transmitted to him by the House.
The governor said a few days ago, he promptly upheld and implemented critical resolutions of the Assembly conveyed to his office.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governor said he enjoys a cordial and productive working relationship with the Dajoh-led Assembly.
He assured the people of Benue state that he remains committed to supporting the lawmakers in the discharge of their legislative duties for the overall development of the state.
"Governor Hyacinth Alia is not aware of, and has no involvement whatsoever in, any purported attempt to remove the Speaker or in any activities currently taking place in the Benue State House of Assembly.
The Governor holds the legislature in the highest esteem and maintains unwavering respect for the rule of law as well as the principle of separation of powers among the three arms of government."
Benue Assembly suspends four lawmakers
Legit.ng earlier reported that four lawmakers in Benue State were suspended for six months following an alleged plot to impeach the Speaker of the House of Assembly.
The suspension was triggered by a motion of urgent importance, accusing the legislators of attempting to destabilise the Assembly.
Speaker Aondona Dajoh also appointed a new spokesperson, replacing one of the suspended members. Dajoh announced the appointment of Audu Elias as the new spokesperson of the House. Elias replaces Alfred Berger, who previously held the position before his suspension.
Lawyers demand takeover of Benue, Zamfara assemblies
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that lawyers numbering over 1,000 stormed the premises of the National Assembly in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
The coalition petitioned the National Assembly to take over the functions of the Benue and Zamfara State Houses of Assembly.
The group alleged that the two houses are unable to perform their constitutional duties over alleged interference by the state governors.
Source: Legit.ng
