Tony Akowe, Abuja
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has declared vacant the Magama/Rijau federal constituency in Niger state.
The member representing the constituency, Hon. Illiyasu died on the 2nd of December, 2019 and announced on the floor December 3 during a sitting of the House.
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The Speaker’s letter declaring the seat vacant was read on the floor of the House during Tuesday’s plenary by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase.
The Speaker said the declaration of the seat vacant is in line with the constitution and to allow the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct a bye election in the area within the constitutionally stipulated period.
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