Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announces a date for a by-election to fill the vacant Rivers South-East senatorial seat. Multiple reports say the by-election is scheduled for June 20. The seat is vacant because the previous office holder, Barinada Mpigi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), dies on 19 February, according to the reports. INEC’s decision follows the declaration of the seat’s vacancy and the need to elect a replacement for the remainder of the term. The outlets describe the announcement as INEC’s plan to conduct the election on the fixed date, with the by-election focused on the Rivers South-East Senatorial District. No additional details on candidates, campaign timelines, or polling arrangements are included in the provided summaries. The reports agree on the vacancy’s cause, the party affiliation of the deceased senator, and the election date.