Akpabio Ondo South Senate seat vacant after Senate President declares vacancy and directs INEC to conduct by-election within 30 days
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has declared the Ondo South Senatorial District seat vacant during plenary on Tuesday at the National Assembly in Abuja.
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Senator Godswill Akpabio announced the decision following the appointment of Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, who previously represented the district, as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
The Senate President stated that the development necessitated the formal declaration of a vacancy in line with constitutional provisions guiding legislative representation.
He directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a by-election within 30 days to fill the vacant seat, describing the timeline as consistent with existing electoral laws.
In a firm directive aimed at ensuring compliance, Senator Godswill Akpabio also instructed the Clerk to the National Assembly to formally transmit the Senate’s resolution to INEC for immediate action.
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The announcement now sets the stage for a fresh electoral contest in Ondo South Senatorial District as political stakeholders begin positioning ahead of the forthcoming by-election.
