Dajoh also questioned why he was singled out for suspension if there was truly a plot to unseat the governor.
By Kehinde Okeowo
The immediate past Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh, on Tuesday refuted claims that he plotted the impeachment of Governor Hyacinth Alia.
He dismissed the allegations in a statement released by his media aide, Terver Zamber.
The former Speaker was on Tuesday suspended from legislative duties by Benue Assembly over allegations that he attempted to remove Governor Alia from office.
His suspension followed a motion moved by the lawmaker representing Kyan State Constituency, Terna Shimawua, who recommended 6 months suspension for the legislator.
While ruling on the motion, the new Speaker, Alfred Berger, reviewed Dajoh’s suspension from six to three months without the usual votes on such matters
Reacting to the development, Dajoh
dismissed the allegation as “baseless and unfounded,” stressing that throughout his tenure, his relationship with the governor remained cordial and supportive.
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The former Speaker 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.
He 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?” the statement queried.
Dajoh went on to slam Hon. Terna Shimawua 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.
