The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has fixed June 16 to June 25, 2026, for political parties to conduct special primaries in newly restored state constituencies across Benue, Delta, Jigawa and Kogi states ahead of the 2027 General Election.
INEC says the exercise follows court judgments ordering the restoration of constituencies previously suppressed in the affected states.
In a statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, the Commission listed the restored constituencies in Benue State as Nyamatsor, Ukum Afia, Konshisha III (Shangev-Tiev), Makurdi III (South East) and Gboko III.
In Delta State, the restored constituencies are Aniocha North II, Ika North East II, Sapele II, Ethiope West II, Warri South West II and Warri North II.
INEC also restored Aujara State Constituency in Jigawa State, while Kogi State regained Adavi East, Eika, Ajaokuta North, Bassa-Komu, Dekina Town and District, Ijumu II, Kabba-Bunu II, Koton Karfe II, Igala-Ogba and Ogugu constituencies.
The Commission says the restoration was carried out in line with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution as amended and the Electoral Act 2026.
According to INEC, the special primaries will enable political parties nominate candidates for the restored constituencies ahead of the 2027 elections.
The Commission further clarified that all timelines and activities contained in the already published revised timetable for the 2027 General Election remain applicable to the affected constituencies.
INEC urged political parties to submit notices of their primaries within the stipulated period to ensure effective monitoring and compliance with electoral regulations.
The electoral body also reaffirmed its commitment to credible, inclusive and transparent elections, assuring residents of the restored constituencies of full participation in the 2027 electoral process.
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