By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed midnight on Sunday, 7th June 2026 as the deadline for media accreditation for coverage of the Ekiti State Governorship Election and several forthcoming bye-elections scheduled for Saturday, 20th June 2026.
INEC said the accreditation exercise will not be extended beyond the stated deadline.
“Accreditation for coverage of the Ekiti State Governorship Election and the forthcoming bye-elections will close at midnight on Sunday, 7th June 2026,” the commission stated.
The bye-elections will cover constituencies across several states, including Dawaki Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency in Kano State, Zuru State Constituency in Kebbi State, Ondo South Senatorial District in Ondo State, Rivers South East Senatorial District in Rivers State, Nasarawa North Senatorial District in Nasarawa State, and Enugu North Senatorial District in Enugu State.
INEC urged media organisations that have started but not completed their applications to do so before the deadline.
“Incomplete applications will not be considered, and no exceptions will be made for late submissions,” it warned.
The commission described the deadline as final, advising media houses to complete all accreditation requirements ahead of ele
ction coverage.
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