The Independent National Electoral Commissioner (INEC) has been called upon to conduct a fresh election to fill the vacant seat of Edo Central Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the Edo Central Senatorial District seat became vacant after Senator Monday Okpebholo was elected and sworn in as the Governor of Edo State.
Okpebholo was a member of the 10th Senate, until his election as Governor of Edo, on September 21, 2024.
Calling on INEC to conduct a fresh election to fill the vacant seat in the Senate, Senate President Godswill Akpabio earlier declared the Edo Central senatorial seat vacant.
Senator Akpabio declared the Edo Central senatorial seat vacant at a valedictory session held for Senator Okpebholo.
“In line with the Constitution, the seat of Edo Central Senatorial District is, hereby, declared vacant and INEC is, accordingly, invited to conduct fresh election to fill the seat left by Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo,” Akpabio said.
The Senate President went on to urge Senator Okpebholo to keep up with his legacy of good works as he carried out his duties as the Governor of Edo State.
Speaking at the valedictory session, Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC-Edo) described Okpebholo as a humble, resourceful, committed and intelligent man.
“We’re happy that in 30 days, Edo people are aware that there is a new governor in town,humble, resourceful, committed, intelligent, few words but maximum action,” he said.
Senator Danjuma Goje (APC-Gombe) described Okpebholo as a man of good character, honest and a committed Nigerian.
Goje advised the Edo governor to continue with his good traits, adding that his good disposition was a great asset for the state.
Reacting, Okpebholo said his involvements in the legislative session was to drive good governance, especially in infrastructure development, security, education, health,among others.
The Governor, who described the plenary as emotional one for him, expressed his gratitude to his colleagues, especially those who stood by him during his campaign period.
“Distinguished colleagues, this is quite emotional for me. From the moment I joined the 10th Senate in June, 2023.
”Every moment at the red Chamber has remained memorable. We saw ourselves as forerunners of democracy and we wanted the best for the nation. Thank you for standing by me through out the campaign exercise,” he said.