Senate Orders INEC To Hold By-Elections In Edo Central And Anambra South

Senate Orders INEC To Hold By-Elections In Edo Central And Anambra South

The Nigerian Senate has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct by-elections to fill the vacant seats in Edo Central and Anambra South Senatorial Districts…….READ MORE

Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the announcement during plenary on Tuesday, officially declaring the vacancies.

The Edo Central senatorial seat became vacant after Monday Okpebholo was inaugurated as Governor of Edo State in December 2024. Similarly, the Anambra South seat has been unoccupied since the passing of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah in July 2024.

INEC had previously stated that it was awaiting a formal request from the Senate before proceeding with a by-election for Anambra South. With both senatorial districts currently unrepresented, Akpabio has urged INEC to conduct the elections promptly to restore representation for the affected constituencies.