By Ayodele Oni
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has reacted to an attempt to impeach the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Aondona Dajoh, and distanced himself from the botched attempt.
The Assembly had suspended six lawmakers for the failed bid to impeach the Speaker on Thursday.
Alia said this in a statement issued late Friday in Makurdi by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula.
According to the statement, Alia reiterated his respect for the rule of law and the principle of separation of powers, affirming that he held the Assembly in high esteem.
The statement also emphasised that the governor had consistently responded to all communications and resolutions sent 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.”
Alia reaffirmed his cordial working relationship with the Dajoh-led Assembly and pledged continued support for its legislative duties in the interest of Benue State’s development.
The Assembly had refused to screen a list of commissioners forwarded by the governor over what it described as Alia’s failure to implement some resolutions of the parliament.
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