Benue Assembly Tussle: Dajoh Resigns, Emberga Emerges As New Speaker

By Ayodele Oni

Finally, the Speaker of the 10th Benue State House of Assembly,  Hyacinth Dajoh, has reportedly resigned from his position.

In a handwritten letter addressed to the Clerk of the House and signed by him, Dajoh said his resignation was made “in good faith and in the best interest of the state.”

Recall that late last week, there was a failed attempt to remove the Speaker, after which four lawmakers believed to be behind the move were suspended.

In his place, Berger Alfred Emberga has been elected as the new Speaker of the State House of Assembly.

Dajoh has reportedly stepped down amid tension and uncertainty.

Report say the Speaker, who has been at loggerheads with the state governor, has yet to personally comment on his purported resignation.

After his resignation, report indicate that the Assembly held an emergency sitting to formalise acceptance of his resignation and elect a new Speaker.

In the alleged resignation letter, Dajoh expressed gratitude to his colleagues for the opportunity “to be the first among equals,” while pledging continued commitment to his duties as a legislator representing Gboko West State Constituency.

The report claimed that Dajoh uploaded the resignation letter to his Meta timeline with the caption, “Let there be peace.” However, a check on his official Facebook page showed no such post.

The resignation reportedly came ahead of Monday’s plenary, which was expected to deliberate on his possible removal.

Berger Alfred Emberga replaces  Hyacinth Dajoh, who resigned from the position in a handwritten letter addressed to the Clerk of the Assembly on Sunday.

Emberga emerged as Speaker during an emergency session of the 10th Benue Assembly convened on Sunday, August 25, 2025, to fill the leadership vacuum created by Dajoh’s resignation.