Benue state Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia Wednesday suspended Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Barr. Bemsen Mnyim indefinitely.
The suspension was announced at a press conference at Government House after the Benue state executive council meeting.
Mnyim’s decision to join a lawsuit challenging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) without consulting the governor prompted the suspension.
Governor Alia emphasised that unilateral actions are unacceptable, especially in sensitive matters.
“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,” he added.