Parties to hold primaries in new Delta and Kogi constituencies
Political parties are set to conduct primaries for four newly restored State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi States. The Independent National Electoral Commission announced that these primaries will take place between August 21 and 25, 2026. This move follows a court judgement that reinstated the previously suppressed constituencies. Mohammed Haruna, the National Commissioner, shared these details in an official statement.
What we know
- Primaries for the restored constituencies will be held between August 21 and 25, 2026.
- The affected constituencies are Abraka, Isoko North II, and Ughelli South II in Delta State, and Yagba West II in Kogi State.
- The primaries will coincide with those for bye-elections in Gombe, Bauchi, Delta, and Kano States.
- Mohammed Haruna disclosed the information on behalf of INEC.
- Political parties are required to submit notices of their primaries to the Commission ahead of the scheduled dates.
