Akure North/South Federal By-election: 30 Aspirants Jostle to fill Vacant Seat

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The political landscape of Akure North and South Federal constituency is currently bubbling with horse-trading, cross bargaining and other activities as no fewer than 30 Aspirants jostle to fill the vacant position in the House of Representatives.

Earlier, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) blew the whistle for commencement of the race with its announcement of saturday, February 26 as the day of decision.

In this report, Zaheed Aribisala takes a look at the issues at stake in the bye-election that will produce a Federal Lawmaker who will occupy the vacant seat for the next fifteen months.