Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has distanced himself from an alleged plan to impeach the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hyacinth Dajoh.
The governor spoke in a statement released on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersooo Kula.
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 as follows:
“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.”
Kula said this commitment was demonstrated only a few days ago when Alia promptly upheld and implemented critical resolutions of the Assembly conveyed to his office.
He said Alia 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.
