By Sunday Apah
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially restored three more constituencies in Delta and one more in Kogi State.
INEC has fixed 21st–25th August 2026 for the conduct of party primaries for the restored constituencies.
This was contained in a statement signed by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, on 14th August 2026.
According to the statement, “INEC wishes to notify the public that it has restored four more previously suppressed State House of Assembly constituencies, three more in Delta and one more in Kogi State, pursuant to the judgment of the courts directing the restoration of the additional constituencies in the two states.
“The restored constituencies are: Delta State – Abraka, Isoko North II and Ughelli South II State Constituencies; and Kogi State – Yagba West II State Constituency.
“The Commission has fixed 21st–25th August 2026 for the conduct of party primaries for the restored constituencies.
“This coincides with the period for the conduct of primaries for bye-elections to fill recent vacancies into 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. Elections into these constituencies have been fixed for 19th September 2026.
“For the avoidance of doubt, all other timelines and activities contained in the already published revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election shall apply to the restored constituencies.
“Political parties are requested to submit notices of their various primaries to the Commission before their scheduled dates.
“The Commission remains committed to ensuring credible, inclusive and transparent electoral processes,” it added.
