According to the sources, the NEC had previously set July 2, 2019 as the date for the holding of by-elections to fill the vacancy in the Senate created by the death of Senator Geraldine Doe Sheriff. But the Commission now finds itself in a quandary, hoping that by-elections for the two seats, one a District seat and the other a County seat, could be held on the same date. The Commission shall not later than 90 days thereafter, cause a by-election to be held; provided that where such vacancy occurs within 90 days prior to the holding of general elections, the filling of the vacancy shall await the holding of such general elections. He said the last day for decision on objections and claims, last day for candidates to appeal against rejection will be done on May 27 and 27 respectively. On July 2 is the by-elections day.

Source: Daily Observer April 30, 2019 02:26 UTC