The Nigeria Senate has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct by-elections to fill the vacant seats in Edo Central and Anambra South Senatorial Districts.
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio who officially announced the vacancies during plenary yesterday, stated that the Edo Central seat became vacant in 2024, following the inauguration of Monday Okpebholoas Governor of Edo State in December, while the Anambra South seat has remained unoccupied since the passing of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah in July 2024.
INEC had previously stated in January 2025 that it was awaiting a formal request from the Senate before proceeding with a by-election for Anambra South.
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