JUST IN: Benue Assembly Suspends Ex-Speaker Dajoh After Resignation The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended former Speaker Aondona Dajoh for three months, accusing him of attempting to impeach Governor Hyacinth Alia. The motion was moved by Terna Shimawua (Kyan Constituency) and seconded by James Umoru (Apa Constituency). Notably, Shimawua was among lawmakers suspended by Dajoh last week before his resignation. Current Speaker Alfred Berger reduced the suspension period from six months to three without a vote. Other Assembly Decisions The House made a U-turn by confirming Timothy Yangien Ornguga as Commissioner, despite being rejected by Dajoh last week. Governor Alia defended Ornguga and James Dwem, saying neither had been convicted of crimes. The Assembly also lifted suspensions on three officials: Grace Adagba (SUBEB Chair) Maxwell Ogiri (Otukpo LG Chair) Michael Uper (Secretary, State Lottery Board) #BreakingNews #BenueAssembly #Dajoh #Politics #Nigeria

Newsbrief: Benue Assembly Speaker Resigns, Berger Elected Replacement Aondona Dajoh has resigned as Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, citing the best interest of the state. His resignation, dated August 24, 2025, was followed by the election of Alfred Berger, representing Makurdi North, as the new Speaker in an emergency plenary session that reversed his earlier suspension. Governor Hyacinth Alia denied any involvement in the events leading to Dajoh’s resignation. Berger pledged to collaborate with lawmakers to advance the state’s development agenda. The assembly had also recently confirmed six commissioner nominees but rejected one, Timothy Ornguga, over petitions questioning his credentials. #BenueAssembly #SpeakerResigns #AlfredBerger #BenuePolitics

Benue Assembly Suspends Four Members Over Impeachment Plot The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended four lawmakers for six months over an alleged attempt to impeach Speaker Aondona Dajoh. Those affected are Alfred Berger (Makurdi North), Terna Shimawua (Kian), Cyril Ekong (Obi), and James Umoru (Apa). The Majority Leader, Saater Tiseer, moved the motion, accusing the lawmakers of attempting to destabilize the Assembly. The Speaker subsequently ordered them out of the chambers and replaced Berger as House spokesperson with Audu Elias. #BenueAssembly #Politics #Nigeria

Benue Assembly Backs Governor Alia, Speaker Dajoh with Vote of Confidence The Benue State House of Assembly has reaffirmed its support for Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia and Speaker Rt. Hon. Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh, passing a vote of confidence on both leaders during Wednesday’s plenary session. The motion, raised by Douglas Akya of Makurdi South Constituency, praised the governor for respecting the rule of law and acting swiftly on the Assembly’s resolutions. He noted Alia’s dedication to improving the welfare of Benue citizens by addressing the concerns presented to him. The lawmakers also applauded Speaker Dajoh’s leadership, commending his role in ensuring the smooth running of the 10th Assembly. In a firm statement, the House condemned alleged attempts by “non-state actors” to destabilize the Assembly through moves to impeach the Speaker without just cause. Members declared their unwavering loyalty, stressing that any external interference in the Assembly’s internal affairs would be resisted. The resolution underscores a united front between the legislature and executive in advancing peace and development across Benue State. #BenueState #GovernorAlia #SpeakerDajoh #VoteOfConfidence #BenueAssembly #Leadership #PeaceAndProgress #NigeriaPolitics

Benue Assembly Suspends Five Lawmakers for Tampering with LG Report The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended five members of the House Standing Committee on Local Government, Security and Chieftaincy Affairs for three sittings. The suspension follows allegations that they altered the report on the activities of the Otukpo Local Government Chairman, Maxwell Ogiri, to cover up misappropriation and abuse of office. An ad-hoc committee has been set up to investigate the matter further. The suspended lawmakers are Hon. Shimawua Terna, Hon. Mathew Damkor, Hon. Cephas Dyako, Hon. Moses Egbodo, and Hon. Isaac Echekliye. #BenueAssembly #LocalGovernment #PoliticalAccountability #NigeriaPolitics