The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled June 16 to June 25, 2026, for the conduct of political party primaries in constituencies recently restored by court judgments in Benue, Delta, Jigawa and Kogi states ahead of the 2027 General Election.
According to a statement by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, the exercise is intended to facilitate the participation of the restored constituencies in the electoral process, particularly in the nomination of candidates by political parties.
According to INEC, 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.
The commission also directed political parties to submit notices of their primaries before the scheduled dates, citing the peculiar nature of the arrangement.
The restored constituencies follow court judgments ordering the reinstatement of previously suppressed constituencies. Acting pursuant to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), and the Electoral Act, 2026, INEC restored the following state constituencies:
Benue State
Nyamatsor
Ukum Afia
Konshisha III (Shangev Tiev)
Makurdi III (South East)
Gboko III
Delta State
Aniocha North II
Ika North East II
Sapele II
Ethiope West II
Warri South West II
Warri North II
Jigawa State
Aujara State Constituency
Kogi State
Adavi East
Eika
Ajaokuta North
Bassa Komu
Dekina Town & District
Ijumu II
Kabba Bunu II
Koton Karfe II
Igalaogwa
Ogugu
INEC reaffirmed its commitment to credible, inclusive and transparent electoral processes.
