Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has distanced himself from any attempt to remove the Speaker of the State Assembly, Hyacinth Dajoh.
The governor made this known in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Kula Tersoo, and made available to journalists in Makurdi on Friday, August 22.
The statement partly reads, “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.”
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Alia said he 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 explained that he had consistently responded to communications and resolutions from the Assembly, adding that his commitment to due process was evident only a few days ago when he promptly upheld and implemented critical resolutions transmitted to his office.
The governor also noted that he continues to enjoy a cordial and productive working relationship with the Dajoh-led Assembly and remains committed to supporting the House in its legislative duties for the overall development of Benue State.