The Senate, on Tuesday, directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately restore Ukum II, Konshisha II (Shangev-Tiev), and Gboko East I state constituencies in Benue State ahead of the 2027 general elections, following a Court of Appeal ruling.
The Court had on December 5, 2025, ordered INEC to conduct elections in Ukum II and Konshisha II constituencies, noting that the commission had failed to implement the judgement.
Gboko East, I was also among the political enclaves slated for restoration to ensure full representation.
The motion, which was moved by Senator Emmanuel Udende, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes, emphasised that the constitutional right of the affected communities to fair representation is non-negotiable.