Tragedy has struck the family of Honorable Aondona Dajoh, the immediate past Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, with the sudden death of his elder brother, Elder Gwamile Dajoh. The shocking event unfolded on Sunday, shortly after Hon. Aondona Dajoh’s unexpected resignation from his role as Speaker.
The elder Dajoh reportedly collapsed and died just hours after his younger brother stepped down from the highly influential position. Details surrounding the circumstances of Elder Gwamile Dajoh’s sudden death remain limited at the moment.
Sources close to the family reveal that the late Elder Gwamile had been carrying a heavy burden due to the ongoing political crisis that gripped the Benue State House of Assembly. The political turmoil, which ultimately led to the resignation of Hon. Aondona Dajoh, is said to have deeply affected him.
Hon. Aondona Dajoh’s resignation paved the way for the swift election of Hon. Alfred Berger as the new Speaker during an emergency plenary session. This sequence of events marks a significant turning point in the leadership and political landscape of the Benue State Assembly.
The death of Elder Gwamile Dajoh adds a layer of sorrow to the already tense and transformative period faced by the family and the political community in Benue State. More information is expected as investigations into the elder Dajoh's death continue to unfold. The community and political leaders mourn the sudden loss while adapting to the rapid changes in the Assembly’s leadership.
This tragic incident serves as a poignant reminder of the human costs that can accompany political upheaval and leadership transitions. The legacy of both Hon. Aondona Dajoh and his late brother will undoubtedly be remembered in the days ahead.