- Safiu Kehinde
Benue State Governor, Alia Hyacinth, has on Friday denied any involvement in the failed attempt to remove Mr Aondona Dajoh, Speaker of the State House of Assembly.
This is contained in a statement issued in Makurdi by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula.
According to reports, some members of the House attempted to impeach Speaker Dajoh on Thursday.
The alleged impeachment plot led to the legislative chamber’s suspension of four members during its plenary yesterday.
The lawmakers were suspended for three months over their role in the impeachment plot.
Alia who was also indicted in the impeachment plot however denied being involved.
The governor, according to the statement, 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 Alia 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.