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INEC begins ad hoc staff recruitment for Osun governorship poll

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  • The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun recruiting ad hoc staff for the 2026 Osun State governorship election.
  • Applications are open for various roles including Supervisory Presiding Officers, Presiding Officers, and Registration Area Technical Support Staff through the INECPRES portal.
  • The application window is from June 27 to July 18, with specific eligibility criteria for each position, and applicants are warned against partisan political activities.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has initiated the recruitment process for ad hoc staff required for the upcoming 2026 Osun State governorship election. Qualified Nigerians are invited to apply for a range of essential election duties.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) invites applications from suitable, qualified and interested candidates for engagement as Ad-hoc Staff for the conduct of the 2026 Osun State Governorship Election.

— INECIn a notice issued on Monday regarding the recruitment drive.

The commission is seeking applicants for positions such as Supervisory Presiding Officers, Presiding Officers, Assistant Presiding Officers, Registration Area Technical Support Staff, and Registration Area Centre Managers. The application process is being managed exclusively through the INECPRES online portal, which opened on June 27 and will close automatically at midnight on July 18.

Applicants must not be a member of any Political Party.

— INECA warning issued to prospective applicants regarding political affiliation.

INEC has outlined specific eligibility requirements for each role. For Supervisory Presiding Officer, priority is given to Federal Public Service officers on Grade Levels 12 to 14, including staff from the National Youth Service Corps and National Orientation Agency. Serving corps members, recent former corps members, and penultimate-year students from federal tertiary institutions are eligible for Presiding Officer and Assistant Presiding Officer roles, provided they meet the qualification and grade level criteria. Registration Area Centre Managers will be selected from heads or staff of host institutions, while Registration Area Technical Support Staff will be drawn from suitable ICT personnel within INEC.

Applicants must not have demonstrated or expressed support for any candidate or party.

— INECFurther clarification on the non-partisan requirement for ad hoc staff.

The commission has issued a stern warning against partisan political activities for all applicants, emphasizing that they must not be members of any political party or demonstrate support for any candidate or party. The Osun State governorship election is scheduled to take place on August 15, 2026.

The portal (INECPRES) opened on Saturday, 27th June, 2026 and will shut down automatically on Saturday, 18th July, 2026 by 12 midnight.

— INECStating the application timeline for the ad hoc staff recruitment.
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