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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed November 10 for the bye-election of the Ikom (2) constituency seat in the Cross-River State House of Assembly, following the death of the lawmaker representing the constituency.

The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Dr. Frankland Briyai, disclosed this on Thursday at a meeting of stakeholders drawn from all political parties, at the INEC office in Calabar, the state capital.

He assured the different parties of a smooth, free and fair exercise.

According to him, the election would allow a level playing field for all parties and their candidates.

Briyai also used the opportunity to warn parties and their agents against vote buying.