The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has fixed Saturday, October 31, 2020, for conduct of the bye-election for Bakori Constituency in the Katsina House of Assembly.
The Nation confirmed the new date from a notice on the board displayed on INEC Katsina headquarters.
It was signed on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, by its public affairs officer, Buhari Abashe, requesting political parties participating in the bye-election to hold their primaries to pick candidates from 27 August to September 8, 2020.
Also, the list of nominated candidates for the bye-election is expected to be displayed on September 17 while party campaigns would end on August 29, 2020.
There would also be a stakeholders’ meeting on the by-election on September 14, 2020.
The notice further warned participating parties to adhere strictly to all health guidelines and COVID-19 protocols
The Nation recalled member representing Bakori constituency Alhaji Abdurrazaq Tsiga died in May after a protracted illness.
Tsiga was said to have fallen ill shortly after inauguration of the 6th Katsina Assembly in June 2019.
He was the House Deputy leader and Chairman Committee on Business, Ethics and Privileges.
Source: The Nation
