Benue Assembly suspends 4 lawmakers
The Benue State House of Assembly on Friday suspended four members for three months over alleged conspiracy and attempt to cause chaos in the chamber. The lawmakers affected are Alfred Aondoaver Emberga (Makurdi North), Shimawua Emmanuel (Vandeikya 2), Cyril Ikong (Oju 2) and Abu Umoru (Apa). Their suspension followed a motion by Majority Leader, Saater […]
The Benue State House of Assembly on Friday suspended four members for three months over alleged conspiracy and attempt to cause chaos in the chamber.
The lawmakers affected are Alfred Aondoaver Emberga (Makurdi North), Shimawua Emmanuel (Vandeikya 2), Cyril Ikong (Oju 2) and Abu Umoru (Apa).
Their suspension followed a motion by Majority Leader, Saater Tiseer, who accused them of mobilising colleagues to destabilise the House barely three days after a unanimous vote of confidence was passed on the Speaker and the state governor.
During the debate, Elias Audu (Gwer East) and Chief Whip, Peter Ipusu (Katsina-Ala West), condemned the actions of the four and backed the motion.
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Speaker of the Assembly, Aondona Dajoh, who presided over the plenary, upheld the resolution and pronounced a three-month suspension.
The Speaker also dissolved all standing committees and announced new appointments of Elias Audu as the House spokesman, Douglas Ackya as Chief Whip, and Kennedy Angbo as Deputy Minority Leader.