Politics
BREAKING: INEC sets date for Bye-elections and rerun elections
On Thursday, February 1, 2024, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) stated that in order to fill the vacancies in the state and federal legislatures, it will hold bye-elections and rerun elections around the nation.
This was disclosed by the commission’s head, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, at a meeting with leaders of political parties to get ready for the polls.
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Professor Yakubu stated that following a lengthy legal battle, the commission was mandated by the courts to hold new elections in 34 federal and state districts, comprising one Senate seat, eleven federal seats, and twenty-two state seats.
He added that in order to cover the gaps left by resignations or deaths of members, the commission will hold bye-elections.
He declared that following the meeting with party leaders, a legitimate election date and an all-inclusive schedule will be made public.
Additional information to come.