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Akpabio declares senator’s seat vacant April 28, 2026 The Senate has declared the Ondo South seat in the National Assembly vacant following the appointment of Senator Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. The announcement was made on Tuesday during plenary by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, who stated that the decision takes effect immediately based on constitutional rules guiding such matters. He explained that once a serving senator takes up a new national assignment that is not compatible with legislative duties, the seat must be declared vacant to allow for proper replacement. Following the declaration, the Senate directed the Independent National Electoral Commission to begin arrangements for a by-election that will fill the vacant seat within 30 days. The process is expected to follow the provisions of the 1999 Constitution as amended, which requires the electoral body to act once it receives official notice of a vac...

UNITY, PROGRESS, AND STRONGER TOGETHER 🤝 In a remarkable show of loyalty, unity, and commitment to the collective progress of our dear constituency, the Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Representative Aspirant from Egbeda Local Government, Hon. Tosin Alabi, has officially declared his unwavering support for the consensus-flavoured candidate, Hon. Ezekiel Temitope Oladimeji (OTOPE). This bold and selfless decision reflects true leadership, political maturity, and a deep understanding of the need for unity in achieving victory and sustainable development for the good people of Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency. Hon. Tosin Alabi’s endorsement further strengthens the growing confidence and acceptance of Hon. OTOPE across the constituency, as a credible, capable, and people-oriented leader. Together, this alignment signals a new dawn of cooperation, strategic unity, and shared vision for effective representation, grassroots development, and inclusive governance. When leaders unite, the...