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NIGERIA: INEC Sets 2026 Governorship Election Dates for Ekiti, Osun

Politics

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced dates for the 2026 governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states.

According to INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Ekiti State election will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2026, while the Osun State poll is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026.

Yakubu made the announcement on Friday in Abuja during the swearing-in ceremony of six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), whose nominations were recently confirmed by the National Assembly.

He also disclosed that preparations are nearing completion for upcoming bye-elections to fill vacant legislative seats in both the National Assembly and various State Houses of Assembly.

INEC, he added, remains committed to electoral transparency and will continue to explore innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance election management processes.