News Investigators/ The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured residents of Nasarawa North Senatorial District of a free, fair and credible bye-election scheduled for June 20.
Muhammad Abubakar-Sadiq, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Nasarawa State, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lafia.
NAN reports that the bye-election is being conducted to fill the vacant seat following the death of the senator representing the district, Sen. Godiya Akwashiki, in December 2025 after a prolonged illness.
Mr Abubakar-Sadiq said that the commission had concluded arrangements for the successful conduct of the election across the district.
“Arrangements are in place to ensure proper coverage of the 583 polling units in the 35 electoral wards across Akwanga, Nasarawa-Eggon and Wamba Local Government Areas,” he said.
The REC urged politicians, political parties, aspirants and residents of the district to conduct themselves peacefully and comply strictly with the electoral guidelines issued by the commission.
“Arrangements are ongoing to mobilise personnel and materials to ensure the conduct of a free, fair and credible bye-election.
“We are collaborating with security agencies to ensure adequate security at polling units on election day and guarantee the overall success of the exercise,” he added.
Mr Abubakar-Sadiq further stated that campaigns by candidates and political parties would commence on June 10 and end on June 18.
He added that June 11 remained the deadline for the submission of names of polling agents by candidates.
NAN