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In a masterclass of grace under fire, former Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hon. Aondona Hyacinth Dajoh, has finally responded to the latest six-month extension of his suspension, now stretching the penalty to a staggering nine months without trial or stated offense.
Rather than fire salvos or rally supporters for street protests, Dajoh chose the high road on Tuesday evening with a short but loaded philosophical statement that has already gone viral across the state.
“Everyone can hold a mic,” he wrote, “but only a good singer can make the crowd scream. Let there be peace.”
The subtle jab, wrapped in calm dignity, is being interpreted by political observers as a pointed reminder that leadership is proven by results and followership, not by the temporary occupation of an office or the ability to wield legislative hammers against opponents.
Since his controversial removal in July 2025 and the subsequent indefinite suspension, Dajoh has maintained an almost monastic silence, refusing interviews and avoiding public confrontations even as his supporters grew increasingly agitated. Tuesday’s extension, pushed through by Speaker Berger Alfred Emberga and loyalists, was widely expected to finally provoke an explosive reaction.
Instead, Benue woke up to a statesmanlike response that has left his critics momentarily disarmed and his admirers beaming with pride. Market women in Makurdi, students, and even some serving lawmakers have been sharing the quote nonstop, with many praising Dajoh for refusing to drag the Assembly into further ridicule.
Behind the calm, however, the legal battle continues. Sources close to the suspended former Speaker say his lawyers are perfecting papers to challenge what they call “legislative executive detention” at the Federal High Court, arguing that no arm of government can punish a citizen for nine months without charges or trial.
For now, though, Dajoh appears content to let his silence and that single sentence do the talking. And in a state where political fights usually end in shouting matches and broken chairs, that quiet dignity is already moving the crowd more than any microphone ever could.
