The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that it is considering the possibility of conducting bye-elections and re-run elections across the country on Thursday, February 1, 2024, to fill existing vacancies in the state and federal legislature.

The Commission’s Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made this known at a meeting with leaders of political parties to prepare for the elections, which took place Monday at the INEC headquarters, Abuja.

Prof. Yakubu said that at the end of litigations, the courts have ordered the commission to conduct re-run elections in 34 federal and state constituencies, made up of one in the Senate, 11 federal constituencies, and 22 state constituencies.

In addition, he said the commission will conduct bye-elections to fill vacancies created as a result of resignation or death of members.

He said that an authentic date for the election and a comprehensive timetable will be released at the end of the meeting with party leaders.