2027: INEC restores 4 constituencies in Delta, Kogi
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has restored four previously suppressed State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi States, following court judgments directing their restoration. The commission disclosed this in a press statement issued on Friday, August 14, 2026, and signed by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the restoration of four State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi States, following court orders. The restored constituencies include Abraka, Isoko North II, Ughelli South II in Delta State, and Yagba West II in Kogi State. INEC has scheduled party primaries for these constituencies from August 21 to 25, 2026, which will coincide with primaries for bye-elections in Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State, Disina and Sakwa State Constituencies of Bauchi State, Udu State Constituency of Delta State, and Dawakin Kudu State Constituency of Kano State.
All other timelines and activities for the 2027 general elections will apply to these restored constituencies. INEC has urged political parties to submit notices of their primaries to the commission before the scheduled dates and reiterated its commitment to ensuring credible, inclusive, and transparent electoral processes.
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