BENUE ASSEMBLY ELECTS NEW SPEAKER
The Benue State House of Assembly on Sunday elected Alfred Emberger as its new Speaker, following the resignation of Aondona Dajoh.
Emberger, one of four lawmakers suspended last Friday over an attempt to remove the former Speaker, was reinstated alongside his colleagues during an emergency plenary presided over by Deputy Speaker Lami Danaldi-Ogenyi.
Majority Leader Saater Tiseer moved the motion to lift the suspension, which was seconded by Samuel Jiji (Logo Constituency). With the motion adopted, the suspended lawmakers were ushered into the chamber.
Douglas Akyaa (Makurdi South) then nominated Emberger for the position of Speaker, seconded by Abu Umoru (Apa Constituency). With no counter-nomination, Emberger was sworn in by Clerk of the House, John Hwande.
In his acceptance speech, the new Speaker commended his predecessor for his service and pledged inclusive and fair leadership.
“This house under my watch will work harmoniously with the executive and judiciary while maintaining our independence in line with the principle of separation of powers,” Emberger said.
