Former Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh, has denied speculation that he masterminded a move to impeach Governor Hyacinth Alia.
In a statement released on Tuesday by his media aide, Terver Zamber, Dajoh dismissed the allegation as “baseless and unfounded,” stressing that throughout his tenure, his relationship with the governor remained cordial and supportive.
He reminded the public that under his leadership, the Assembly had recently passed a vote of confidence in Governor Alia, a gesture that underscored the lawmakers’ commitment to the administration’s agenda.
Dajoh questioned why he was singled out for suspension if there was truly a plot to unseat the governor.
“Who were the others the former Speaker allegedly planned to impeach the governor with, and why is he the only one facing suspension?” he queried.
The former Speaker also criticised Hon. Terna Shimawua, the member representing Kyan state constituency who initiated the motion for his suspension, pointing out that it was the lawmaker’s first contribution on the floor since being elected.
Although he accepted the three-month suspension “in good faith,” Dajoh suggested the action was politically motivated, “orchestrated by non-state actors and executed by elements within the tenth Assembly.”
He emphasised that his resignation was borne out of the need to safeguard peace and stability in Benue State, and urged the public to disregard what he described as deliberate attempts to tarnish his image.
Former Benue Speaker dismisses claims of plotting Gov Alia’s impeachment
