Senate Declares Okpebholo’s Seat Vacant After Controversy

The Senate has officially declared the Edo Central senatorial seat vacant following Monday Okpebholo’s election as the Governor of Edo State. ...CONTINUE READING>>>

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.