Nigerian Senate Declares UN Envoy's Seat Vacant, Orders By-Election
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The Nigerian Senate has declared the parliamentary seat of a lawmaker appointed as the country's Permanent Representative to the United Nations vacant. This decision triggers a by-election in Ondo South to fill the vacancy. The move affects local political representation and could influence regional political dynamics in Ondo State.
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- •The Nigerian Senate officially declared the Ondo South Senate seat vacant on April 28, 2026.
- •The seat became vacant due to the lawmaker's appointment as Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
- •Senator Akpabio announced the vacancy and ordered the by-election to fill the seat.
- •The by-election will determine the new representative for Ondo South in the Nigerian Senate.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the ruling party wins the Ondo South by-election it could strengthen the party's influence in the Nigerian Senate and maintain political stability in the region.
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