The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled Saturday, June 20, 2026 for bye-elections in six states. INEC stated that the exercise will be conducted alongside the Ekiti State governorship election, also slated for June 20.
According to INEC, the bye-elections will cover:
- Senatorial vacancies in Enugu, Nasarawa, Rivers, and Ondo
- A State House of Assembly seat in Kebbi State
- A House of Representatives seat in Kano State
INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN) announced the timetable at a ceremony in Abuja where INEC formally welcomed a newly sworn-in National Commissioner, Rear Admiral Jamila Malafa (retd.).
The chairman described Malafa as an experienced professional, citing her background in logistics and legal services—highlighting her prior role as Director of Legal Services in the Nigerian Navy—and noted that she would add value to the commission.
INEC also reiterated its commitment to conducting credible and transparent elections, and Malafa, in her remarks, pledged to contribute meaningfully to INEC’s work and the success of upcoming elections.
