The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced June 16 to June 25, 2026, as the period for political parties to conduct primaries in newly restored state constituencies across Benue, Delta, Jigawa, and Kogi states ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The commission disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna.
According to INEC, the decision follows court judgments directing the restoration of several previously suppressed constituencies and is in line with the powers vested in the commission by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Electoral Act 2026.
The restored constituencies include Nyamatsor, Ukum Afia, Konshisha III (Shangev-Tiev), Makurdi III (South East), and Gboko III in Benue State.
In Delta State, the restored constituencies are Aniocha North II, Ika North East II, Sapele II, Ethiope West II, Warri South West II, and Warri North II.
Jigawa State has the restoration of Aujara State Constituency, while Kogi State has ten restored constituencies: Adavi East, Eika, Ajaokuta North, Bassa-Komu, Dekina Town and District, Ijumu II, Kabba-Bunu II, Koton Karfe II, Igalaogwa, and Ogugu.
INEC stated that the conduct of party primaries in the affected constituencies is necessary to facilitate the nomination of candidates who will participate in the 2027 General Election.
“To facilitate the participation of the restored constituencies in the 2027 General Election, particularly with respect to the nomination of candidates by political parties, the Commission has fixed June 16–25, 2026, for the conduct of political party primaries in the restored constituencies,” the statement said.
The commission clarified that all other timelines and activities contained in the revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities already released for the 2027 General Election remain applicable to the restored constituencies.
INEC also directed political parties to submit notices of their primaries before the scheduled dates, noting that the arrangement requires special administrative coordination due to its unique nature.
The electoral body reaffirmed its commitment to conducting credible, inclusive, and transparent electoral processes as preparations for the 2027 polls continue across the country.
