Independent National Electoral Commission says it is considering conducting bye-elections and rerun elections across the country on Thursday, February 1, 2024.
The two exercises are aimed at filling existing vacancies in the state and federal legislatures.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu disclosed this at a meeting with leaders of political parties in preparation for the elections.
Yakubu said at the end of litigation, the courts have ordered INEC to conduct rerun elections in 34 federal and state constituencies made up of one in the Senate, 11 Federal constituencies, and 22 state constituencies.
He added that the commission will conduct bye-elections to fill vacancies created as a result of resignation or death of members.
He said that an authentic date for the election and a comprehensive timetable will be released at the end of the meeting with party leaders.
Details shortly…