Kogi Assembly aspirant urges INEC to conduct bye-election
A Kogi State House of Assembly aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Joseph Egene, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to address the prolonged delay in conducting the bye-election for Okura Constituency.
Speaking to reporters in Anyigba, Egene expressed concern over INEC’s silence despite the expiration of the 90-day constitutional window for organising the bye-election following the death of the lawmaker who represented the constituency, Enema Paul.
He noted that the seat has remained vacant for nearly five months, leaving constituents without representation.
“This delay has thrown the people of Okura into political limbo. We are no longer comfortable with INEC’s silence. The Commission must fulfil its constitutional duty by setting a date for the election,” Egene said.
He stressed that the absence of an elected representative has denied the constituency a voice in key legislative processes and governance at the state level.
Egene urged stakeholders, civil society organisations, and concerned citizens to demand immediate action from the electoral body to restore democratic representation in Okura.
He emphasised that the people deserve to have their voices heard and their rights protected, and called on INEC to act without delay.
