The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled Saturday, June 20, for the conduct of bye-elections in six states across the federation, while also formally receiving a newly sworn-in National Commissioner, Rear Admiral Jamila Malafa (retd).
INEC disclosed this in its Thursday bulletin, stating that the Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, announced the development during a brief ceremony held at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
According to the commission, the bye-elections will hold simultaneously with the Ekiti State governorship election already slated for the same date.
The affected vacancies include senatorial seats in Enugu, Nasarawa, Rivers and Ondo states, a State House of Assembly seat in Kebbi State, and a House of Representatives seat in Kano State.
Speaking during the event, Prof. Amupitan described Rear Admiral Malafa (retd.) as a seasoned professional with vast experience in both military service and electoral administration.
He expressed confidence that her appointment would further strengthen the commission’s capacity in delivering credible and transparent elections nationwide