Gov Alia suspends Benue AG over Governor’s, EFCC face off

From Dooshima Terkurga, Makurdi

The Benue State governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has directed the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Bemsen Mnyim to proceed in an indefinite suspension over his involvement in the legal battle between the governor’s and the anti graft agencies.

The Governor who gave the directive at pres conference shortly after the Benue State Executive Council meeting earlier today.

According to Governor Alia, suspension of Barr. Mnyim’s is sequel to alleged ultra vires decision to join the state in a suit challenging the legality of anti-graft agencies, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC).

“No appointee is permitted to act unilaterally. No matter how pressing or urgent the issue is, one must resort to due consultations with me or appropriately brief me and seek my permission before acting, especially in a sensitive matter such as this.

“My administration is holding accountable those who embezzled money and drained our state dry. The EFCC and ICPC are assisting us in this effort.

“How can I now turn around and begin to challenge these watchdogs? I gave no permission for him to enter an appearance for the state. Because he acted on his own, I hereby suspend him indefinitely pending a satisfactory explanation of his actions.”