By Onoja Baba, Nigeria
A Kogi State House of Assembly aspirant under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Joseph Egene has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently address the prolonged delay in conducting the bye-election for the Okura Constituency.
Speaking to journalists in Anyigba on Thursday, Hon. Egene expressed concern over INEC’s silence despite the expiration of the 90-day constitutional window for organizing the bye-election following the death of the of Enema Paul, the house member representing the constituency.
He noted that the seat has remained vacant since the death of the former representative nearly five months ago, leaving constituents without representation in the state Assembly.
“This delay has thrown the people of Okura into political limbo. We are no longer comfortable with INEC’s silence. The Commission must fulfil its constitutional duty by setting a date for the election,” Egene said.
He stressed that the absence of an elected representative has denied the constituency a voice in key legislative processes and governance at the state level.
Egene urged stakeholders, civil society organizations, and concerned citizens to demand immediate action from the electoral body to restore democratic representation in Okura.
He emphasized that the people deserve to have their voices heard and their rights protected and called on INEC to act without further delay.
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