The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed June 16 to June 25, 2026, for the conduct of political party primaries in recently restored state constituencies across Benue, Delta, Jigawa, and Kogi States.
This decision follows court judgments directing the restoration of several suppressed constituencies in the affected states. INEC stated that it is acting in line with the powers conferred on the Commission by the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and the Electoral Act, 2026.
The restored constituencies are as follows:
Benue State: Nyamatsor, Ukum Afia, Konshisha III (Shangev-Tiev), Makurdi III (South East), and Gboko III State Constituencies.
Delta State: Aniocha North II, Ika North East II, Sapele II, Ethiope West II, Warri South West II, and Warri North II State Constituencies.
Jigawa State: Aujara State Constituency.
Kogi State: Adavi East, Eika, Ajaokuta North, Bassa-Komu, Dekina Town & District, Ijumu II, Kabba-Bunu II, Koton Karfe II, Igalaogwa, and Ogugu State Constituencies.
According to INEC, the purpose of the exercise is to facilitate the participation of the restored constituencies in the 2027 General Election, particularly with regard to the nomination of candidates by political parties.
The Commission clarified that all other timelines and activities contained in the already published revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election shall apply to the restored constituencies.
Due to the peculiar nature of this arrangement, INEC has requested political parties to submit Notices of Political Party Primaries to the Commission prior to the scheduled date for the primaries.
The statement was signed by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, on June 10, 2026.
INEC reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring credible, inclusive, and transparent electoral processes.
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