From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia said he has no hand in any attempt to impeach Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh.
The Governor stated this in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS) Tersoo Kula and made available to newsmen in Makurdi on Friday.
The 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, Rt. Hon. Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh.
“It is therefore pertinent to state that “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.”
Alia said he has consistently responded to communications and resolutions transmitted to him by the House as demonstrated only a few days ago when he promptly upheld and implemented critical resolutions of the Assembly conveyed to his office.
The Governor also noted that he has continued 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.
