The intrigues that unfolded in the Benue State House of Assembly in the past week once again lend credence to the saying that in politics there are no permanent friends, only permanent interests.
From the start of his administration, Governor Hyacinth Alia moved to keep a close eye on the Assembly. He supported the emergence of Mr. Hyacinth Dajoh as Speaker. But in a dramatic turn, Dajoh was removed last week and replaced with Alfred Emberga, another of the Governor's loyalists.