INEC Fixes Date for By-Elections in Six States

• Independent National Electoral Commission has scheduled by-elections to fill vacant legislative seats in six states, with the polls set to hold alongside the Ekiti State governorship election.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced June 20, 2026, as the date for by-elections to fill vacant legislative seats across six states.

INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this in Abuja during a ceremony to welcome newly sworn-in National Commissioner, Jamila Malafa.

He said the by-elections would be conducted on the same day as the already scheduled Ekiti State governorship election.

According to the commission, senatorial by-elections will hold in Enugu State, Nasarawa State, Rivers State, and Ondo State.

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In addition, elections will be conducted for a State House of Assembly seat in Kebbi State and a House of Representatives seat in Kano State.

Yakubu reaffirmed INEC’s commitment to conducting transparent, credible, and efficient elections, noting that the commission is fully prepared for the upcoming off-cycle polls.

Malafa, in her remarks, expressed appreciation for her appointment and pledged to support the commission’s efforts in delivering successful elections.