A suspended member of the Benue State House of Assembly, Berger Emberga, has emerged as the new Speaker.
Emberga, a member representing Makurdi North State Constituency, was among the four lawmakers recently handed a three-month suspension by the House.
He was elected as the new Speaker during an emergency sitting presided over by Deputy Speaker Lami Danladi on Sunday, August 24. 2025.
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Benue Assembly Speaker resigns
The session followed the sudden resignation of Aondona Dajoh.
Dajoh, in a statement on Sunday, said his resignation was with immediate effect.
“This is done in faith and in the best interest of the state,” the lawmaker stated.
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