The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has published the final list of candidates for the February 3rd 2024 by-election in Nigeria.
A statement by the INEC National Commissioner, Sam Olumekun, noted that the by-elections is necessary because of death or resignation of members of the National and State Houses of Assembly.
According to him, the elections will be held on Saturday February 3rd 2024 across the nine States of the Federation covering two Senatorial Districts, Ebonyi South and Yobe East; four Federal Constituencies- Shanga, Ngaski, Yauri Federal Constituency of Kebbi State, Surulere I Federal Constituency of Lagos State, Akoko North East and Akoko North West Federal Constituency of Ondo State. Others are; Jalingo, Yorro, Zing Federal Constituency of Taraba State; and three State Constituencies- Guma I State Constituency of Benue State, Chibok State Constituency of Borno State and Chikun State Constituency of Kaduna State.
The commissioner also said the timetable and schedule of activities, the personal particulars and final list of candidates have been published in INEC state offices and the affected constituencies pursuant to the provision of Section 29 sub section 3 of the Electoral Act, 2022.
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