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.
According to The Nation, Okpebholo’s seat became vacant due to his new role as Governor of Edo State. As a result, he will no longer be able to discharge his legislative responsibilities as a senator. The minority leader, Senator Abba Moro, had written a letter to the Senate President calling for the seat to be declared vacant.
The Senate’s decision is expected to trigger a process that will lead to the conduct of a bye-election to fill the vacant seat. The Clerk of the Senate will officially notify INEC, which will then be required to conduct an election within 90 days.
Senate President Akpabio took the opportunity to urge Governor Okpebholo to continue his good work as he carries out his duties as governor of Edo state. This marks the end of Okpebholo’s tenure as a senator and the beginning of a new chapter in his political career.
TimesNow.com.ng earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills have continued to generate reactions from concerned Nigerians and groups.
This is as 18 senators from the South-South region of the country announced their support for the bill.
The federal lawmakers also backed Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s leadership while giving reason for their support of the bills.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
