Benue Assembly suspend four lawmakers over attempt to cause chaos among members

From Dooshima Terkura, Makurdi

Four members of the Benue State House of Assembly (BNHA) has suspended from legislative duties for a period of three months, for what it described as an “attempt to cause chaos” among members of the House.

Those that were suspended include, Alfred Aondoaver, representing Makurdi North State Constituency, Shimawua Emmanuel, Vandeikya; Cyril Ikong Oju II State constituency, and Abu Umoru James for Apa State constituency.

While moving for the suspension of the lawmakers, the Majority Leader, Saater Tiseer, moved that they be suspended for six months and the motion was seconded by the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Elias Audu.

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But in his ruling, Speaker, Aondoana Dajoh, ruled that the legislators be suspended for a period of three months.

According to the motion by the Majority Leader, Saater Tiseer, “The House notes that the Benue State House of Assembly like any other legislature is a hallowed assembly of honourable personalities whose words are their bond; Aware that the House has the powers to regulate its procedure including upholding its honour and integrity;

“Informed that on Wednesday, 20th August, 2025, the House in the spirit of unity passed a vote of confidence on the House leadership and the Governor of Benue State.”

Furthermore he said, “Concerned that barely three days after the House adopted resolutions on this matter on this cause, Hon. Alfred Aondoaver and three others went behind to mobilize other members to cause chaos in the House.

“Further concerned that the collective action of the three Honourable Members is inimical to peaceful co-existence and should not be tolerated.

“The House condemn in the strongest terms the dishonourable actions of Hon. Alfred Aondoaver (Makurdi North State Constituency) and his cohorts.

“That the House suspend the following Honourable Members from legislative duties for six months (now three months) for indulging in dishonourable actions capable of casting aspersions and causing acrimony in the House.

“They are: Hon. Alfred Aondoaver, (Makurdi North State Constituency); Hon. Shimawua Emmanuel (Vandeikya); Hon. Cyril Ikong (Oju II State Constituency) and Hon. Abu Umoru James (Apa State Constituency).”