“Yakubu also revealed that the Commission is finalising preparations for bye-elections to fill vacant seats in both the National and State Houses of Assembly”
By Nudoiba Ojen
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Saturday July 8, 2026 for Ekiti State Governorship election
The electoral body also announced Saturday, August 8, 2026 as date for Osun State governorship poll.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, announced the dates on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), whose nominations were recently approved by the National Assembly.
Yakubu also revealed that the Commission is finalising preparations for bye-elections to fill vacant seats in both the National and State Houses of Assembly.
Details shortly…
