INEC fixes by-elections in 5 states June 20

The commission said the by-elections became necessary following deaths, resignation and other constitutional developments that created vacancies in the National Assembly.

The Nasarawa North Senatorial seat became vacant following the death of Senator Godiya Akwashika, so also Enugu North Senatorial District seat where the Senator representing the area Senator Okey Ezea, also died.

In Ondo State, the Ondo South Senatorial District seat was declared vacant following the resignation of Senator Jimoh Ibrahim after his appointment as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, while Rivers South East Senatorial District seat became vacant after the death of Senator Barinada Mpigi.

Similarly, the vacancy in Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency in Kano State was created following the death of Hon. Muhammad Danjuma Hassan.