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Reps declare seat of deceased members vacant
Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas yesterday declared vacant the seat of two members who died in the last eight days.
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Tajudeen said it was in compliance with Section 68(2) of the 1999 Constitution as amended.
The deceased lawmakers are Olaide Akinremi (Ibadan North), Oyo State and Ekene Adams (Chikun/Kajuru), Kaduna State.
While Akinremi died on July 10, Adams died on.
With the announcement by the Speaker, contest for the two seats has officially begun.
