24th August 2025
By Peter Omopo
The Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Aondona Dajoh, has resigned from his position.
His resignation was contained in a letter dated Sunday, August 24, 2025, and titled “Resignation as the Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly.”
In the letter, personally signed by him, Dajoh stated that his decision was made “in good faith and in the best interest of the state.”
“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,” the statement read in part.
Dajoh, who represents Gboko West State Constituency, pledged to remain active in his legislative duties.
“I pledge to remain committed to my duties as a legislator and representative of Gboko West State Constituency,” he added.
At the time of filing this report, details on who will succeed Dajoh as speaker had not been made public. The House is expected to invoke its standing orders to fill the vacancy in accordance with legislative procedure.
