Nigeria: ‘It’s unconstitutional’, Declare Sen. Okpebholo’s seat vacant before Edo election, group tells Akpabio — Africa Links 24

A socio-political group, Esan Professionals for Progress, has petitioned the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, urging him to declare the seat of Senator Monday Okpebholo vacant due to his prolonged absence from the Senate.

The group, led by Kingsley Akhigbe, stated that Senator Okpebholo, who represents Edo Central Senatorial District, has been absent for over five months, neglecting his legislative duties and the representation of his constituents, while using his governorship…