INEC To Hold Four By-Elections August 11
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Saturday, 11th August, 2018 for the conduct of four by-elections to fill vacancies in Katsina North and Bauchi South senatorial districts in Kastina and Bauch states; Lokoja/Kogi/Koton Karfe Federal Constituency in Kogi state and Obudu State Constituency in Cross River State.

INEC To Hold Four By-Elections August 11
The decision was informed by the notification of vacancies earlier conveyed by the National Assembly and the Cross River State House of Assembly to the Commission.
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In line with this development, the Commission has also approved the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the by-elections.
According to the Schedule signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Augusta Ogakwu, the last day for the conduct of primaries by political parties is 25th July, while the submission of Forms CF001, CF002 and Nomination Forms at INEC Headquarters is 27th July.
Publication of forms CF001, list of nominated candidates and submission of names and addresses of party agents will end by 3rd August.
Campaigns are expected to end on 9th August, to pave way for the by-elections two days later.