Benue State House Of Assembly Gets New Speaker

The lawmaker representing Makurdi North Constituency, Alfred Emberga, has emerged as the new Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly.

He emerged at an emergency plenary session by the Benue State House of Assembly on Sunday, which was presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Lami Ogenyi.

Emberga was immediately sworn in as the new Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly after taking the oath of office administered by the Clerk of the House, John Hwande.

Prior to his emergence, the lawmakers set aside his suspension, along with those of three other lawmakers.

The Assembly had earlier set aside its operating rules to allow them to carry on with the business of replacing the Speaker.

Emberga, who enjoys the support of Governor Hyacinth Alia, pledged to work with the lawmakers to pursue the development agenda of the state.

Emberga emerged following the sudden resignation of Aondona Dajoh as the Speaker of the State Assembly on Sunday.

Naija News reports that Dajoh’s resignation was communicated in a letter he personally signed, dated August 24, 2025, and made available to journalists.

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

“This is done in good faith and in the best interest of the state. 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.”