Ministerial-nominees: INEC to conduct four by-elections for NASS
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will conduct four by-elections into National Assembly seats recently declared vacant by lawmakers nominated for ministers by President Bola Tinubu.
INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this at the 2023 post-election review meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in Lagos on Friday.
Mr Yakubu explained that the four by-elections would be conducted to fill the vacant seats by two senators and two members of the House of Representatives nominated for ministerial posts from their states.
“These are Surulere I Constituency in Lagos State, Jalingo Yaransi Constituency in Taraba, Chibok State Constituency in Borno and Chifun State Constituency in Kaduna State.
“Also, there are four National Assembly seats recently declared vacant arising from the screening of the ministerial nominees that is ongoing at the national assembly,” Mr Yakubu said.
He said in all, INEC has eight by-elections, adding that the polls would also allow it to keep test-running some of the suggestions and recommendations at the post-election meeting with stakeholders.
Mr Yakubu explained that the commission would implement the suggestions made at the meeting with stakeholders to plan better for the Imo, Bayelsa and Kogi elections on November 11.
The INEC chairman said the commission also engaged with political parties, civil society organisations, media, and security agencies.
Mr Yakubu noted that the commission would use the issues and challenges raised by stakeholders to reduce the obstacle in the gubernatorial elections and by-elections coming up later in the year.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Africa
UN calls for international participation in fighting sexual violence in Sudan
UN officials are calling for more international engagement to combat sexual violence against women and girls in the Sudan conflict.
World
Ukraine court orders arrest of agriculture minister over $7 million fraud
Mr Solsky had tendered his resignation earlier on Thursday but technically remains in his post until parliament considers his request.
Economy
IMF: Nigeria, 11 other countries seek affordable financing, structural reforms
The ACG comprises the IMF governors of a subset of 12 African countries belonging to the African Caucus (African finance ministers and central bank governors) and IMF management.
Africa
ECOWAS holds strategic peace talk with African Union
ECOWAS has held a strategic peace talk with the AU to integrate and implement the African Union Accountability and Compliance Framework into peacekeeping missions.
Economy
Experts decry challenges in ICT industry, suggest solutions
An expert says Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit and rising equipment costs are stalling the growth of the country’s information and communication technology industry.
Politics
Police promise adequate security for Saturday’s Gombe LG polls
The police command in Gombe has assured of adequate security, ahead of Saturday’s local government councils poll.