Benue Assembly Rocked by Impeachment Plot: Lawmakers Suspended Amidst Speaker Controversy
Four members of the Benue state house of assembly have been suspended for six months over an alleged plot to impeach Speaker Aondona Dajoh. This action followed a motion by the majority leader, while Governor Hyacinth Alia has distanced himself from the unfolding legislative crisis, affirming his respect for the assembly.
The Benue state house of assembly has taken decisive action by suspending four of its members for a period of six months. The suspension stems from allegations that these lawmakers were involved in a plot to impeach the current Speaker, Aondona Dajoh. The suspended members have been identified as Alfred Berger, who represents Makurdi north constituency; Terna Shimawua from Kian constituency; Cyril Ekong, representing Obi constituency; and James Umoru, representing the Apa constituency. This significant development was reported following a plenary session on Friday where the resolution was reached.
The motion for disciplinary action was moved by Saater Tiseer, the majority leader of the house, who described it as a matter of urgent importance. Tiseer explicitly accused the aforementioned lawmakers of attempting to destabilize the assembly by creating what he termed a