Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye bye-election: Voting underway amid low voters turnout
Voting is underway across the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency as residents cast their ballots in the bye-election holding today, Saturday, September 19, 2026. Electoral officials arrived at polling centres from about 8:00am, with accreditation of voters and voting commencing shortly afterwards. As of the time of reporting, there were no reports of late arrival of electoral officials or…
The Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency is currently holding a bye-election, with residents casting their votes on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Electoral officials have been arriving at polling centers since 8:00am, facilitating voter accreditation and commencement of voting. As of the latest report at 10:07am, there are no indications of late arrivals of electoral officials or materials at the polling stations.
However, a noticeable decrease in voter turnout has been reported in certain regions of Gombe Local Government Area, particularly in the Gombe/Gombe/Pantami area. This low turnout has sparked discussions regarding voter participation, especially considering that only five political parties are participating in the election. The election is being held in Gombe, Kwami, and Funakaye local government areas that constitute the federal constituency.
According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the bye-election encompasses 903 polling units spread across 31 Registration Areas/Wards, involving a total of 495,851 registered voters. These areas consist of 31 wards and 903 polling units, with specific locations such as Gombe LGA's Ward 11, Polling Unit 408; Kwami LGA's Ward 10, Polling Unit 237; and Funakaye LGA's Ward 10, Polling Unit 258.
The outcome of this bye-election will determine the representative who will take their seat in the House of Representatives. As voting continues, it is anticipated that eligible voters in the constituency will participate and exercise their voting rights before the polls close.
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