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The Nigerian Senate has declared the seats of three late senators vacant and has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to organize by-elections in the affected districts. The senators who passed away are Okechukuwu Ezea, Godiya Akwashiki, and Barinada Mpigi.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed his intention to partner with both newly elected and incumbent lawmakers from the All Progressives Congress (APC) after their recent wins in Rivers State's by-elections. He highlighted the importance of democratic engagement and expressed confidence in the newly elected officials.
The Kano State Police Command has announced an 18-hour movement ban in the Kano Municipal and Ungogo Local Government Areas prior to the State Assembly by-elections scheduled for Saturday. This step is aimed at ensuring a peaceful electoral process.
In preparation for the by-election in the Ahoada East and Khana constituencies, the Rivers State Police have announced movement restrictions in the affected areas set to last on Saturday.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have confirmed their decision to boycott the upcoming Kano State assembly by-elections set for February 21, citing a lack of confidence in the electoral process.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that ten political parties will contest in the upcoming Kano State House of Assembly by-elections set for February 21. This announcement was made during a stakeholders' meeting in Kano by the state's Resident Electoral Commissioner.
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