INEC sets September 19 for by-elections in four Nigerian states
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- INEC scheduled five by-elections for September 19 in four Nigerian states: Gombe, Kano, Bauchi and Delta.
- The contests cover one federal constituency and four state constituencies whose seats became vacant for different reasons.
- Nigeria’s next general elections are scheduled for January and February 2027, with winners due to take office on May 29.
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission has set September 19 for five by-elections in four states: Gombe, Kano, Bauchi and Delta.
INEC chief press secretary Tunde Oketola said in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria that the contests would cover one federal constituency and four state constituencies.
The federal election will take place in the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency in Gombe State. State elections are scheduled for the Disina and Sakwa constituencies in Bauchi, Udu in Delta, and Dawakin Kudu in Kano. The seats became vacant for different reasons.
INEC has scheduled Nigeria’s general election for early next year. Presidential and National Assembly elections will be held on January 16, 2027, followed by governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections on February 6. Winners are due to be inaugurated on May 29.
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