The Benue State House of Assembly has passed a resolution recommending the suspension of the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Grace Adagba, over allegations of incompetence and disregard for legislative authority.
During plenary on Tuesday, the lawmakers called on Governor Hyacinth Alia to suspend Dr. Adagba for six months, citing her refusal to cooperate with an ad hoc committee set up by the Assembly to investigate activities within the board.
The motion, moved by Hon. Bemdoo Ipusu, highlighted that the SUBEB boss had not only failed to appear before the committee but had also written to the House claiming it lacked the authority to investigate contracts awarded by the board. Ipusu described her actions as a deliberate attempt to obstruct the legislature from carrying out its constitutional oversight functions.
In their contributions, several members of the Assembly expressed disappointment over Dr. Adagba’s conduct, labeling it as insubordinate and unbecoming of a public officeholder. They unanimously agreed that her suspension would send a clear message about the sanctity of legislative processes in the state.
The Assembly further directed the Special Adviser, Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Denen Aondoakaa, to withhold further disbursement of funds to SUBEB pending the outcome of the investigation.
The resolution is expected to be transmitted to the executive arm for immediate action.
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