The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has distanced himself from the alleged plot to impeach the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Hon. Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh.
Recall that about four members of the House were slammed six months suspension following alleged plots to impeach the Speaker.
The development fueld speculations that the suspended lawmakers are governor Alia’s loyalists, who want the Speaker removed.
Reacting, the governor in a statement issued by his media aide, Tersoo Kula said he has no hands in the alleged plot.
The statement reads, “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.
“He has consistently responded to communications and resolutions transmitted to him by the House. 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”.
