Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue, has denied allegations that he is involved in a plot to impeach the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hyacinth Dajoh.
The denial came after four lawmakers were suspended for allegedly plotting to impeach the Speaker.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula, in a statement on Friday, said ” 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 statement emphasised the governor’s respect for the rule of law and the principle of separation of powers.
Kula highlighted the cordial and productive working relationship between the governor and the Dajoh-led Assembly.
He said that Alia had consistently responded to communications from the Assembly and has promptly implemented resolutions conveyed to his office.
Kula assured that the Governor remained committed to supporting the Assembly in its legislative duties for the overall development of Benue State.
“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,” Kula added.
The Benue State House of Assembly suspended four members for allegedly plotting to impeach the Speaker.
The suspended lawmakers are Alfred Berger, representing Makurdi North; Terna Shimawua of Kian; Cyril Ekong, representing Obi; and James Umoru, representing the Apa constituency.
