The Independent National Electoral Commission ,INEC, has announced that it would hold bye-elections and rerun elections across the country on Thursday, February 1, 2024, to fill vacancies in the state and federal legislatures.
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the commission’s chairman, revealed this during a meeting with political party leaders to prepare for the elections.
Prof. Yakubu stated that, at the conclusion of the dispute, the courts ordered the commission to hold rerun elections in 34 federal and state constituencies, including one in the Senate, 11 federal constituencies, and 22 state constituencies.
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Furthermore, he stated that the commission will hold bye-elections to replace vacancies caused by the resignation or death of members.
He stated that an official election date and a full timetable will be revealed at the conclusion of the discussion with party leaders.
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