The Speaker, Aondona Dajoh, said his resignation was done in good faith and in the best interest of the state.By Pius AngboUpdated August 24, 2025 A file photo combo of Dajoh and Berger. The Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Aondona Dajoh, has resigned.AdvertisementDajoh’s resignation was contained in a letter he personally signed, dated August 24, 2025, and made available to Channels Television.The letter titled ‘Resignation As The Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly, read in part, “I write to resign my position as the Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly, effective today, August 24, 2025.“This is done in good faith and in the best interest of the state. I want to appreciate my dear colleagues for the opportunity they gave me to be the first among equals.“I pledge to remain committed to my duties as a legislator and representative of Gboko West State Constituency.”
Following his resignation, the Benue State assembly, in an emergency plenary session, elected Alfred Berger, representing Makurdi North, setting aside his suspension along with three other lawmakers on Friday.The session, which was presided over by the deputy speaker, Lami Ogenyi, first set aside its operating rules to allow them to carry on with the business of replacing the speaker.Berger, who is just returning from suspension and backed by Governor Hyacinth Alia, pledged to work with Dajoh and the lawmakers to pursue the development agenda of the state.
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