JUST IN: Benue Assembly Speaker Resigns

Rt. Hon. Aondona Dajoh, the Speaker of Benue has resigned from his position.

Dajoh stated this in a letter dated Sunday, August 24, 2025, and which he personally signed.

According to the letter, as obtained by Channels Television, the legislator and representative of Gboko explained that the decision was taken “in good faith and in the best interest of the state.”

Dajoh’s resignation comes just few days after the Assembly suspended four Lawmakers—Alfred Berger (Makurdi North), Terna Shimawua (Kian), Cyril Ekong (Obi), and James Umoru (Apa)—for six months over an alleged plot to impeach him.

“I write to resign my position as the Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly, effective today, August 24, 2025. 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,” the letter read in part.

Meanwhile, the suspension of the Lawmakers which followed a motion of urgent importance moved by Majority Leader Saater Tiseer, was described as a necessary step to prevent a “needless crisis” within the legislature.