PoliticsSenate Declares Okpebholo’s Seat Vacant After Controversy Published 4 months agoon December 11, 2024By Tao The Senate has officially declared the Edo Central senatorial seat vacant following Monday Okpebholo’s election as the Governor of Edo State.The declaration was made on Wednesday during a plenary session led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.The Senate also directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a fresh election to fill the vacancy created by Okpebholo’s departure from the Senate.A valedictory session was held for Okpebholo as he bid farewell to the Senate. On Tuesday, Okpebholo had presented a ₦605 billion budget for the 2025 fiscal year to the Edo State House of Assembly.This budget represents a 25% increase over the previous year’s budget, with 37% allocated to recurrent expenditure and 63% for capital projects.Okpebholo emphasized that the budget would ensure accountability and transparency in governance while promoting service delivery to the people of Edo State.Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)MoreClick to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)RelatedYour support helps us grow and deliver better content! Support Us Related Topics:OkpebholoPoliticsSenate Up NextAkpabio Mocks Gov. Okpebholo for ‘Retiring’ Oshiomhole, Former Governor Hits Back Don't MissTinubu Emphasizes Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Nigeria’s Security as 91 Graduate from DSS Institute Tao Aperoja Taofeek, known as Tao, is a blogger, developer, and the CEO of Trackloaded, a verified digital platform covering entertainment, news, and culture. You may like Reactions Trail Chief Priest’s Outfit Featuring Tinubu’s Cap Logo at Obi Cubana’s 50th Birthday Bash Ganduje: APC Unbothered by Atiku’s Visit to Buhari Onana Criticized After Late Error Costs Manchester United Crucial Europa League Win Atiku Abubakar Celebrates Son Adamu’s 50th Birthday, Shares Heartfelt Message Bode George: Leadership Is God-Ordained, Not Just About Ambition
