From Joseph Uchenna, in Makurdi
The Benue State House of Assembly, on Friday, suspended its Deputy Chief Whip and spokesman Alfred Emberga and three other members for three months from all legislative duties over allegations of conspiracy and attempt to cause chaos in the house.
Other members suspended include Hon. Shimawua Emmanuel Vandeikya 2 Constituency, Hon. Cyril Ikong of Oju 2 Constituency and Hon. Abu Umoru of Apa state Constituency.
The House took the decision during its plenary presided over the Speaker Hon Aondona Dajoh, following a motion moved by Hon. Saater Tiseer, the Majority Leader titled H.M. 17: “Motion to suspend Hon. Alfred Aondoaver Emberga (Makurdi North State Constituency) and three others from legislative duties for attempt to cause chaos in the house
The Majority Leader informed the house that on Wednesday 20th August, 2025 , the house in the spirit of unity had passed a vote of confidence on the leadership of the house and the Governor of the State and expressed worry why barely three days after the house adopted resolutions on the matter, Hon. Emberga and three others went behind to mobilise other members to cause chaos in the house which was inimical to the peaceful co – existence of the house.
He urged the House to not only condemn the act in the strongest terms but suspend the members from legislative duties for six months for indulging in dishonourable actions capable of causing aspersions and causing acrimony in the house.
Also speaking, Hon. Elias Audu of Gwer East Constituency and the Majority Chief Whip, Hon. Peter Bemdoo Ipusu of Katsina -Ala West constituency condemned the acts of the affected members in its entirety and supported the motion.
The honourable Speaker then ruled that the four members stand suspended for three months.
The Speaker further dissolved the house standing committee and appointed Elias Audu as the spokesman for the Benue State House of Assembly, Dougulas Ackya was elevated to Chief Whip of the house and Kennedy Angbo as Deputy Minority leader.
The house also screened and confirmed four out of nine Commissioner-nominees which include, Dr. Ortese Yanmar, Dr. Fredrick Ikyaan, Orpin Manasseh Alumo and Michael Oglegbe respectively.
