More
    HomePoliticsSenate Declares Edo Senator Okpebholo’s Seat Vacant

    Senate Declares Edo Senator Okpebholo’s Seat Vacant

    Published on

     

    The Senate on Wednesday officially declared the Edo Central Senatorial District seat vacant, following the election and inauguration of Monday Okpebholo as the Governor of Edo State in November.

     

    The Senate also directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to organize a bye-election to fill the vacant position.

     

    Okpebholo, who previously served as the senator for Edo Central, vacated his legislative role upon assuming the gubernatorial office.

    Latest articles

    Blackout Looms as Nigeria Labour Congress Shuts AEDC Offices Over Dismissal of 900+ Workers

    The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday shut down offices of the Abuja Electricity...

    Peter Obi only opposition figure with solid vote bank against Tinubu – Wali

    As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, debate over the opposition’s chances of unseating...

    2Baba Says Nigeria Has Improved Compared to Previous Years

    Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that the country is...

    Nigerian govt increases price of gas

    The federal government has increased the price of natural gas supplied to power generation...

    More like this

    Blackout Looms as Nigeria Labour Congress Shuts AEDC Offices Over Dismissal of 900+ Workers

    The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday shut down offices of the Abuja Electricity...

    Peter Obi only opposition figure with solid vote bank against Tinubu – Wali

    As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, debate over the opposition’s chances of unseating...

    2Baba Says Nigeria Has Improved Compared to Previous Years

    Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that the country is...