Benue Assembly suspends SUBEB chairman over recruitment controversy

The Benue State House of Assembly yesterday directed Dr. Grace Adagba, Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), to step aside to facilitate an investigation into alleged irregularities in the ongoing recruitment of primary school teachers. The decision followed a motion raised by the Majority Whip, Peter Ipusu (APC/Katsina-Ala West), during plenary in […]

The Benue State House of Assembly yesterday directed Dr. Grace Adagba, Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), to step aside to facilitate an investigation into alleged irregularities in the ongoing recruitment of primary school teachers.

The decision followed a motion raised by the Majority Whip, Peter Ipusu (APC/Katsina-Ala West), during plenary in Makurdi.

Ipusu expressed concern that the board had ignored the assembly’s earlier resolution to halt the recruitment process amid mounting controversies.

He stressed that despite the directive, SUBEB proceeded with the process, issuing a statement the following day that announced new cut-off marks for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) and added more names for physical screening.

Ipusu criticised the move as a “Reactionary attempt to undermine the assembly’s authority and resolutions.”

After a heated debate, the Speaker, Hyacinth Dajo, directed the Clerk, John Hwande, to conduct a vote. The motion to suspend the chairman received 21 votes, while five members opposed it.