This was contained in a statement issued by the Administrative Secretary of INEC in Osun, Mr. Ademusire Emmanuel, in Osogbo on Thursday, while addressing a press conference shortly after the official commencement of the continuous voters’ registration exercise.
The statement noted that the late senator’s seat cannot be declared vacant because the National Assembly has not been informed of his death.
He also confirmed that those to be registered now, would not be part of the by-election.
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“Newly registered voters won’t be part of the by-election that would be conducted in Osun West Senatorial District to replace Senator Isiaka Adele.
“That election is for the 8th assembly and the voters register used for the election initially would be used for the by-election.
“I also need to tell you that INEC is not yet aware of the death of Senator Isiaka Adeleke because the commission has not been told officially. When we are informed, necessary process would be carried out and the bye-election would be conducted at the appropriate time,” he said.