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

    Canada grants 3,463 asylum claims to Nigerians in 2025, over 21,000 pending Report

    Canada approved 3,463 asylum applications submitted by Nigerian nationals in 2025, while a total...

    FG, States, LGCs Share N2.036 Trillion from N2.364 Trillion March 2026 Revenue

    The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), at its April 2026 meeting, shared a total...

    Bala Mohammed, tragedy of Nigeria’s politics

    Andy Ezeani Bauchi State was in the news late last week. The story, widely reported...

    LAUTECH Graduating Student Celebrates First-Class Achievement, Credits NELFUND for Support

      A graduating student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (Ladoke Akintola University of Technology),...

    More like this

    Canada grants 3,463 asylum claims to Nigerians in 2025, over 21,000 pending Report

    Canada approved 3,463 asylum applications submitted by Nigerian nationals in 2025, while a total...

    FG, States, LGCs Share N2.036 Trillion from N2.364 Trillion March 2026 Revenue

    The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), at its April 2026 meeting, shared a total...

    Bala Mohammed, tragedy of Nigeria’s politics

    Andy Ezeani Bauchi State was in the news late last week. The story, widely reported...