The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that by-elections and rerun elections across Nigeria may be conducted on Thursday, February 1, 2024, to fill existing vacancies in the state and federal legislatures.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, revealed this at a meeting with leaders of political parties ahead of the elections.
Yakubu said the courts have ordered INEC to carry out rerun elections in 34 federal and state constituencies, made up of one in the Senate, 11 federal constituencies, and 22 state constituencies
He said the commission will conduct by-elections to fill vacancies created as a result of resignation or death of members and that an authentic date for the election as well as a comprehensive timetable will be released at the end of the meeting with party leaders.
