The Benue State House of Assembly on Sunday elected Alfred Emberger as its new speaker, following the resignation of former speaker Aondona Dajoh
Emberger is among the four members who were suspended last Friday for attempting to remove Dajoh. During Sunday’s plenary session, presided over by Deputy Speaker Lami Danaldi-Ogenyi, the house resolved to lift the suspension of the four members.
Majority Leader Saater Tiseer, describing the session as an emergency plenary, moved the motion to reinstate the suspended members, which was seconded by Samuel Jiji of the Logo State constituency. The deputy speaker confirmed, “Following the motion raised by the majority leader and supported by members of the house, this house has resolved to lift the suspension of the four members.”
After their reinstatement, the four members returned to the chamber, and the nomination of the new speaker was announced. Douglas Akyaa, representing Makurdi South, nominated Emberger for the position, seconded by Abu Umoru of Apa constituency. With no other nominations, Emberger was sworn in by the Clerk of the House, John Hwande.
In his acceptance speech, Emberger praised his predecessor for his dedication to the progress of the house and the people of Benue State. He assured colleagues, “This leadership will be anchored on inclusiveness, fairness, and respect for diverse opinions. This house will work harmoniously with the executive and judiciary while maintaining our independence in line with the principle of separation of powers.”
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