The Benue State House of Assembly Speaker, Aondona Dajoh, has resigned, Naija News reports.
Naija News reports that Dajoh’s resignation was communicated in a letter he personally signed, dated August 24, 2025, and made available to journalists.
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.”
Naija News reports that his resignation is coming barely two days after the Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, denied allegations that he is involved in an alleged plot to impeach the Speaker.
Speaking on Friday via a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersooo Kula, the governor stated that he is unaware of any plot to remove the speaker.
He maintained that he holds the legislature in the highest esteem and maintains unwavering respect for the rule of law.
The statement read, “The attention of Government House, Makurdi has been drawn to speculations bothering on alleged attempts to impeach the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh. It is therefore pertinent to state as follows:
“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 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 has consistently responded to communications and resolutions transmitted to him by the House.”
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