INEC begins distribution of materials for Rivers senatorial bye-election
The Independent National Electoral Commission has started distributing sensitive materials for the Rivers South-East Senatorial District bye-election. The exercise was observed by representatives from major political parties at the Central Bank of Nigeria’s zonal headquarters in Port Harcourt. Johnson Sinikiem, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Rivers State, assured that all materials are available for party agents to inspect. The bye-election follows the death of former Senator Barry Mpigi.
What we know
- The distribution of sensitive election materials is for the Rivers South-East Senatorial District bye-election scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026.
- The bye-election is being held to fill the seat left vacant by the death of former Senator Barry Mpigi.
- Representatives from Action Alliance, All Progressives Congress, Labour Party, and Peoples Democratic Party witnessed the inspection of materials.
- Johnson Sinikiem stated that 858,573 registered voters across 1,629 polling units are eligible to participate.
- The election will take place in Khana, Gokana, Tai, Eleme, Andoni, Opobo/Nkoro, and Oyigbo local government areas.
