Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, on Friday, August 22, 2025 declared that he was not aware of, and had no involvement whatsoever in the purported attempt aimed at removing the Speaker or in any activities currently taking place in the State House of Assembly.
Governor Alia, who stated this while responding to speculations bothering on alleged attempts to impeach the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh, emphasised that he 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.
A statement by Sir Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue State, said that Governor Alia had consistently responded to communications and resolutions transmitted to him by the House.
The statement said; “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 Governor continues to enjoy a cordial and productive working relationship with the Dajoh led Assembly, and remains committed to supporting it in the discharge of its legislative duties for the overall development of Benue State,” it stated.
