Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Aondona Dajoh, has resigned from his position.
His resignation was contained in a letter dated Sunday, August 24, 2025, and personally signed by him.
The letter, which was obtained by the media, stated that the decision was taken “in good faith and in the best interest of the state.”
“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.
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“I pledge to remain committed to my duties as a legislator and representative of Gboko West State Constituency,” the letter read in part.
Dajoh’s resignation comes just 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.
The suspension, 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.
