The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled by-elections for Saturday, August 16, 2025, to fill vacant seats in the National and State Assemblies. The elections are necessitated by resignations, deaths, or court annulments that have led to the vacancies.
According to the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the commission will conduct the by-elections across affected constituencies. The announcement was made during a consultative meeting with political parties in Abuja on Thursday.
Further details on the constituencies and other logistics will be provided by INEC in due course. The commission’s decision to hold the by-elections is in line with its mandate to ensure that vacant seats in the National and State Assemblies are filled in a timely manner.
The by-elections will provide an opportunity for voters in the affected constituencies to exercise their franchise and choose their representatives in the National and State Assemblies. INEC has urged all stakeholders to cooperate with the commission to ensure the success of the by-elections.
The announcement of the by-elections marks the beginning of a new electoral process in the affected constituencies. INEC’s commitment to conducting free, fair, and transparent elections will be put to the test as the commission works to ensure the success of the by-elections.
