The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the conduct of political party primaries in several restored state constituencies across Benue, Delta, Jigawa and Kogi states ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The commission said the decision followed court judgments directing the restoration of previously suppressed constituencies and was made in accordance with its constitutional mandate and provisions of the Electoral Act 2026.
In a statement issued by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the commission disclosed that political party primaries for the affected constituencies will hold between June 16 and June 25, 2026.
The restored constituencies in Benue State are Nyamatsor, Ukum Afia, Konshisha III (Shangev-Tiev), Makurdi III (South East), and Gboko III.
In Delta State, the restored constituencies include 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 primaries are necessary to enable political parties nominate candidates who will participate in the 2027 General Election from the restored constituencies.
The commission clarified that all other timelines and activities contained in the revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election remain applicable to the affected constituencies.
It also directed political parties to submit notices of their primaries to the commission before the scheduled dates, given the special circumstances surrounding the restoration process.
INEC reaffirmed its commitment to conducting credible, inclusive and transparent elections, assuring stakeholders that all necessary measures would be taken to ensure a smooth electoral process in the restored constituencies.
