- Godswill Akpabio, the president of the Nigerian Senate, has declared the seat of Governor Monday Okpebholo in the Upper Chamber vacant
- Akpabio made the announcement after a valedictory service was held for the governor, who was holding the seat of Edo Central in the Senate
- Okpebholo’s seat in the senate became vacant after he was elected and sworn in as the governor of Edo state last month
The Nigerian Senate has officially declared Governor Monday Okpebholo’s seat vacant following his election and inauguration as the Governor of Edo State last month. This decision was made after a valedictory session was held for Okpebholo, who previously represented the Edo Central Senatorial District.
The declaration was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who also urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a bye-election to fill the vacancy. This is in line with the standard procedure for filling vacant seats in the Senate.
