The governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has dissociated himself from the plan to impeach the Speaker of the State Assembly, Hyacinth Dajo.
Alia stated this in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Kula Tersoo, in Makurdi on Friday.
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.”
The governor 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.
Alia said he had consistently responded to communications and resolutions transmitted to him by the House.
He added that his commitment to principles of law was demonstrated only a few days ago when he promptly upheld and implemented critical resolutions of the Assembly conveyed to his office.
The governor said he continues to enjoy a cordial and productive working relationship with the Dajoh-led Assembly, and remains committed to supporting the House in the discharge of its legislative duties for the overall development of Benue State.
