Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue State on Friday denied any involvement in the failed attempt to remove Mr Aondona Dajoh, Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly.
By Emmanuel Antswen
Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue State on Friday denied any involvement in the failed attempt to remove Mr Aondona Dajoh, Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly.
This is contained in a statement issued in Makurdi by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some members of the House attempted to impeach Speaker Dajoh on Thursday.
In response, the House, during its plenary on Friday, suspended four members for three months over their roles in the failed impeachment plot.
According to the statement, Alia reiterated his respect for the rule of law and the principle of separation of powers, affirming that he held the Assembly in high esteem.
The statement also emphasised that the governor had consistently responded to all communications and resolutions sent to him by the House.
“This commitment was demonstrated only a few days ago when he promptly upheld and implemented critical resolutions of the Assembly conveyed to his office,” the statement noted.
Alia reaffirmed his cordial working relationship with the Dajoh-led Assembly and pledged continued support for its legislative duties in the interest of Benue State’s development.