INEC Fixes June 2026 Date for Bye-Elections Across Six States

INEC bye-elections June 2026 scheduled for six states alongside Ekiti governorship poll, covering Senate, House of Assembly and Reps vacancies

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced Saturday, June 20, 2026, as the date for bye-elections across six states of the federation, alongside the Ekiti State governorship election.

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The INEC bye-elections June 2026 schedule was disclosed by the Commission’s Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN), during a ceremony at the INEC headquarters in Abuja, where he also formally welcomed a newly sworn-in National Commissioner, Rear Admiral Jamila Malafa (rtd.).

According to the Commission, the elections will fill vacant legislative seats in Enugu, Nasarawa, Rivers, Ondo, Kebbi, and Kano States.

The exercise will include senatorial by-elections in Enugu, Nasarawa, Rivers, and Ondo States, a State House of Assembly seat in Kebbi State, and a House of Representatives seat in Kano State.

Professor Amupitan explained that the bye-elections will be conducted on the same day as the Ekiti State governorship poll, describing the arrangement as part of the Commission’s broader electoral timetable for off-cycle elections.

He reaffirmed INEC’s commitment to credible and transparent elections across all levels, stressing that the Commission remains focused on its constitutional mandate.

In addition to the electoral announcement, the INEC Chairman introduced Rear Admiral Jamila Malafa (rtd.) as a seasoned professional with extensive experience in military service and electoral logistics, noting her previous contributions to the Commission’s operations.

In her remarks, Malafa expressed gratitude for her appointment and pledged to support INEC’s efforts toward strengthening Nigeria’s electoral system and ensuring successful future polls.

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The event was attended by senior electoral officials, National Commissioners, and members of the Commission’s administrative leadership.