Reps declare seat of deceased members vacant

Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen  yesterday declared vacant the seat of two members who died in the last eight days.

Tajudeen said it was in compliance with Section 68(2) of the 1999 Constitution as amended.

The deceased lawmakers are Olaide Akinremi (Ibadan North), Oyo State and Ekene Adams (Chikun/Kajuru), Kaduna State.

While Akinremi died on July 10, Adams died on.

With the announcement by the Speaker, contest for the two seats has officially begun.

 

 

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