The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that it is still waiting for a formal request from the Senate to conduct a bye-election for the Anambra South District, following the death of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah.
Elizabeth Agu, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Anambra State, made this statement during a stakeholder dialogue organized by the International Press Centre (IPC) in Awka on Thursday.
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The dialogue, themed “Rebuilding Trust in the Electoral Process and Election,” addressed various electoral concerns.
Senator Ubah, who represented Anambra South, passed away in July 2024.
Mrs. Agu confirmed that INEC is fully prepared for the election and ready to conduct it as soon as the Senate requests to fill the vacant seat.
She also urged the people of Anambra, particularly politicians, to adhere to the rules as the state approaches the November 8 governorship election, assuring them that INEC would ensure the integrity of the voting process.