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Makurdi, Benue state – Members of the Benue State House of Assembly have elected Hon. Alfred Emberga Berger, as the new speaker.
Legit.ng earlier reported that former speaker, Aondona Dajoh, resigned from his position on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
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The new speaker, Alfred, was elected during the plenary session presided over by the deputy speaker, Lami Danaldi-Ogenyi. Hon. Alfred represents Makurdi North State Constituency
As reported by The Punch, the new speaker is one of the four members suspended for attempting to remove the former speaker.
The house on Sunday, August 24, 2025, resolved to lift the suspension on the four members.
Source: Legit.ng