Alia Suspends Otukpo Council Chairman, SUBEB Boss, Other

THE Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has finally implemented resolutions of the Benue State House of Assembly suspending three public officials in the state.
Recall that the Assembly passed a resolution to suspend the Executive Chairman of Otukpo Local Government, Maxwell Ogiri; Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Grace Adagba, and Executive Secretary of the Benue State Lottery Commission, Michael Uper, for one month each.
Alia had been reluctant to implement the resolutions, leading to face-off between the two arms of government and delay in screening/confirmation of the list of commissioner-designates forwarded to the Assembly by the governor.
But in a statement issued on Wednesday, August 20, Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Tersoo Kula, said the governor had approved the suspension of the three officials “in line with the resolutions passed by the House.”
According to the statement: “His Excellency affirms the suspension of the Executive Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area, Mr. Maxwell Ogiri, for a period of one month, effective from today.
“The suspension of the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Mrs. Grace Adagba, for a period of one month, effective from today.
“The immediate suspension of the Executive Secretary of the Benue State Lottery Commission, Mr. Michael Uper, for the period of one month, effective from today.
“Governor Alia reiterates his unwavering commitment to the rule of law, due process and the principles of separation of powers.
“He commends the House of Assembly for exercising its constitutional responsibilities and assures the people of Benue State that his administration remains dedicated to transparency, accountability, and good governance.
“The governor urges all affected institutions to ensure seamless continuity of service delivery during this period and calls on the people of Benue State to continue to support the government’s efforts towards building a state that works for all.”