BREAKING: INEC restores four state assembly constituencies in Delta, Kogi

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ABUJA, Nigeria (NPA) — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has restored four previously suppressed State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi statesfollowing court judgments ordering their reinstatement.

The Commission, in a statement issued on Friday by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, said three of the restored constituencies are in Delta State, while one is in Kogi State.

The restored constituencies are:

• Delta State: Abraka, Isoko North II and Ughelli South II State Constituencies.
• Kogi State: Yagba West II State Constituency.

INEC said it has scheduled August 21 to 25, 2026 for political parties to conduct their primaries for the restored constituencies.

The Commission said the period coincides with the scheduled primaries for bye-elections to fill recent vacancies in the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State; Disina and Sakwa State Constituencies of Bauchi State; Udu State Constituency of Delta State; and Dawakin Kudu State Constituency of Kano State.

According to INEC, elections into the affected constituencies have been fixed for September 19, 2026.

The Commission clarified that all other timelines and activities contained in the previously published revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election will apply to the four restored constituencies.

INEC urged political parties to submit notices of their respective primaries to the Commission before the scheduled dates.

The electoral body reaffirmed its commitment to conducting credible, inclusive and transparent electoral processes.