The Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday,
December 11, declared the seat of Monday Okpebholo, who represented Edo Central Senatorial
District, vacant.
Okpebholo contested for the Edo State governorship
seat on September 16, and won under the platform of the All Progressives
Congress (APC)
The Senate President also called on the electoral
body, the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC ) to
conduct a bye-election to fill the existing vacancy in the Red Chambers.
Akpabio made the declaration and subsequent request
shortly afternoon the Senate held a valedictory session for Okpebholo.
He also admonished the Edo State governor to
ensure that he remains alive to his responsibilities as the number one man in
his state.
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