Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission to stop conducting by-elections.
According to Falana, by-elections lead to wasteful spending of unnecessary funds.
In a statement, Falana said since the votes scored during elections belong to political parties, the replacement of elected candidates as a result of death or resignation should not call for a by-election.
He said, “The political parties that sponsored the candidates that die or resign should be directed to fill the vacancy by nominating another candidate.
