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Senate asks INEC to conduct bye-elections in Edo, Anambra
The Senate on Tuesday asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct bye-elections for the vacant seats in Edo Central and Anambra South.
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, made the call during plenary in Abuja while officially declaring both seats vacant.
He stressed the need for prompt electoral action in the districts.
Akpabio said: “Those seats are declared vacant. I urge INEC to conduct elections in line with the Constitution to fill those vacancies.”
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INEC had said in January that it was waiting for an official request from the Senate before proceeding with the Anambra South bye-election.
The Anambra South Senatorial District became vacant in July 2024 following the death of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah.
Similarly, the Edo Central Senatorial Seat became vacant after Senator Monday Okpebholo was sworn in as Governor of Edo State in November 2024.
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