By Joy Odor
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the schedule for bye-elections and re-run elections necessitated by vacancies in the National and State Houses of Assembly.
This is even as the INEC has uploaded the detailed timetable, including crucial delimitation data such as registration areas, polling unit names, the number of registered voters, and PVCs collected, on its official website and social media platforms to ensure transparency and facilitate the electoral process.
In a press statement signed Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner & Chairman of the Information Voter Education Committee on Friday informed that the elections are slated to occur simultaneously across all affected constituencies on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024.
He mentioned that the vacancies were declared following the resignation or demise of several members of the legislative bodies and span across two Senatorial Districts, four Federal Constituencies, and three State Constituencies, impacting nine states within the federation.
The Commission said the conduct of the re-run elections was based on directives from various Election Petition Appeal Tribunals affecting 35 constituencies, adding that three constituencies will have comprehensive re-run elections, while others will involve specific polling units.
INEC said the information aims to guide political parties, candidates, and the general public and affirmed the significance of adhering to the outlined timelines for a smooth and efficient electoral process.
The Commission therefore urged strict compliance from all parties and candidates involved in the elections.
