The Benue State House of Assembly has handed a three-month suspension to its former Speaker, Honourable Aondona Dajoh, over allegations of attempting to mislead fellow lawmakers.
The decision was reached during Tuesday’s plenary session following a motion raised by Terna Shimawua, representing Kyan State Constituency, and seconded by James Umoru from Apa State Constituency.
Interestingly, Shimawua was among the lawmakers suspended by Dajoh just last week, shortly before his resignation as Speaker.
The current Speaker, Alfred Emberga, who presided over the session, reduced the initial suspension recommendation from six months to three months.
The decision was made without the usual voting procedure, reflecting a strong consensus among the Assembly members.
In a related development, the Assembly reversed its stance on the nomination of Associate Professor Timothy Yangien Ornguga, a law lecturer at Benue State University, and confirmed him as a commissioner alongside other previously rejected nominees.
This marks a significant shift, as Ornguga’s candidacy had been opposed by Dajoh during his tenure as Speaker.
Additionally, the Assembly lifted suspensions previously imposed on three government officials, including Grace Adagba, the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), and two others.
This move is seen as part of efforts to restore stability and cooperation within the state’s governance system.