Nasarawa North Consultative Forum Requested For Formal Declaration Of Vacancy In Nasarawa North Senatorial District

The Nasarawa North Consultative Forum (NNPCF) Nasarawa State, have written to the President of the Senate, requesting for formal declaration vacancy in Nasarawa North Senatorial District.

The letter which was dated 5th February, 2026, and signed by Senator John Danboyi, Chairman of the Forum and Prof. Salih A. Aligaza, Secretary, lamented the absence of the representative of the people of Nasarawa North Senatorial District, due to the passing of Senator Godiya Akwashiki on 31st December, 2025.

The Forum therefore, called for an expedite action constructionally and procedurally declare the senate seat vacant, to enable the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), conduct a bye-election so that the people of the collective voice and interests of the people of the senatorial district are heard and reflected in the national discourse.

The letter reads in parts: “In view of the foregoing, and in line with the provisions of Section 68(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Nigeria (as amended), as well as established legislative procedures governing vacant seats, we respectfully appeal to Your Excellency to initiate and expedite the necessary constitutional and procedural steps towards the formal declaration the vacancy.

“Such declaration will enable the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to commence the process required for the conduct of a bye-election, thereby ensuring that the people of Nasarawa North are restored to full representation in the Senate without undue delay.”