Gov. Alia denies attempt to remove Benue speaker 

From Attah Ede, Makurdi 

Benue State governor Hyacinth Alia has exonerated himself from the alleged attempt to impeach the Speaker of  Benue State House of Assembly, Aondoana Dajoh by four members of the house.

He denied that he was not involved, neither does he have a hand in the attempt made by those four members.

The Governor spoke while providing clarification  to speculations that he may have had a hand in the foiled impeachment plot against the Speaker on Friday.

Governor Alia who spoke through a statement by his chief press secretary Tersoo Kula explained that he enjoys a cordial and productive working relationship with the Dajoh led Assembly.

 Governor  Alia added that he holds the legislature in high esteem, stressing that he also has respect for the rule of law and the principle of separation of powers.

Parts of statement read: “The attention of Government House, Makurdi has been drawn to speculations bothering on alleged attempts to impeach the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh. It is therefore pertinent to state as follows:

“The 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. 

“He has consistently responded to communications and resolutions transmitted 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