Elections
INEC Announces 2026 Governorship Election Dates for Ekiti, Osun States, Speaks on Bye-Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially set the dates for the 2026 governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states. According to INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, the Ekiti State election will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2026, while Osun State will head to the polls on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
The announcement was made on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), whose nominations were recently confirmed by the National Assembly. Professor Yakubu used the occasion to reaffirm the Commission’s commitment to a transparent and timely electoral process.
He also disclosed that INEC is in the final stages of preparations for upcoming bye-elections to fill vacant positions in both the National and State Houses of Assembly.
Details shortly……
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