Makurdi: In a swift political transition, the Benue State House of Assembly has elected Alfred Berger (APC/Makurdi North) as its new Speaker, following the unexpected resignation of Hyacinth Dajo.
A motion to elect Berger was moved by Mr Douglas Akya (APC/Makurdi South), and it was seconded by Mr Abu Umoru (PDP/Apa).
The Deputy Speaker, Mrs Lami Danladi, who presided over the emergency plenary, put it to a vote, and all members present accepted that Berger should be their new Speaker.
In his acceptance speech, Berger eulogised his predecessor, Mr Hyacinth Dajoh, for his contribution to law-making in the state, and pledged to carry all members along.
Dajoh announced his resignation on Sunday in what political observers described as controversial circumstances.
