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Lagos Bye-Election: Voting Begins In Surulere Amid Low Turnout

Voting has begun in Surulere Federal Constituency 1, Surulere, Lagos State.

Osun Defender reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is conducting a bye-election in 26 states across the federation today.

The House of Representatives bye-election is expected to fill in the vacancy left by the former Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila following his appointment as the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu.

The election, which kicked off in some polling units around 8:30 a.m. is expected to close at 2:30 p.m.

The election, which kicked off in some polling units around 8:30 a.m. is expected to close at 2:30 p.m.

121,111 voters are expected to participate in the election.

INEC also disclosed that 12 candidates are jostling for the vacant seat.

As of the time of filing this report, the ongoing bye-election has recorded low voter turnout.

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