Benue Assembly extends suspension of ex-speaker, former majority leader

Author: Ejembi OgwuchePublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Benue Assembly extends suspension of ex-speaker, former majority leader

The Benue State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of former Speaker Aondona Dajoh and former Majority Leader Saater Tiseer by three months pending the determination of their separate court cases. The resolution was reached during plenary on Tuesday, presided over by Speaker Berger Alfred. Additionally, the Benue State Sports Marketing, Gaming and Lotteries Bill, 2026, passed its second reading.

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