Written by
Ishioma Appiah-Yeboah
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced June 16 to 25, 2026, as the period for political parties to conduct primaries in recently restored state constituencies across Benue, Delta, Jigawa and Kogi states ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The Commission disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna.
According to INEC, the decision follows court judgments directing the restoration of previously suppressed constituencies in the affected states. The Commission said the action was taken in line with its constitutional mandate and the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026.
The restored constituencies include Nyamatsor, Ukum Afia, Konshisha III (Shangev-Tiev), Makurdi III (South East), and Gboko III in Benue State.
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.
Jigawa State has one restored constituency, Aujara, while Kogi State has ten restored constituencies: Adavi East, Eika, Ajaokuta North, Bassa-Komu, Dekina Town and District, Ijumu II, Kabba-Bunu II, Koton Karfe II, Igalaogwa, and Ogugu.
INEC stated that the primaries will enable political parties to nominate candidates from the restored constituencies for participation in the 2027 General Election.
The electoral body clarified that all other timelines and activities contained in the revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election remain applicable to the restored constituencies.
Given the special circumstances surrounding the exercise, the Commission directed political parties to submit notices of their primaries before the scheduled dates.
INEC reaffirmed its commitment to conducting credible, inclusive, and transparent elections across the country.