The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released the final list of candidates for the upcoming bye-elections scheduled for June 20, 2026. These elections will take place across six states of the federation to fill vacant positions in the Senate, House of Representatives, and State Houses of Assembly.
Ondo South Senatorial District
The candidates for the Ondo South Senatorial District include Adesanya Olaoluwa from the Action Peoples Party (APP), Faduyile Francis Adedayo representing the All Progressives Congress (APC), Akinwumi Adeolu Harrison of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), and Nejo Funso Clement from the Boot Party (BP).
Nasarawa North Senatorial District
In Nasarawa North, the candidates are Halilu Danladi Envwulu-Aza (APC), Labaran Maku (Labour Party, LP), John Paul Araneshri (New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP), and Emmanuel David Ombugadu (Peoples Democratic Party, PDP).
Rivers South East Senatorial District
For Rivers South East, the list includes Douglas Fabeeke Beeka (Action Alliance, AA), Osarosaka Ebenezer Erewari (APC), Sam Kinanee Barikpoa (LP), and Nwogu Olaka Johnson (PDP).
Enugu North Senatorial District
In Enugu North, the candidates are Asogwa Ikeje Israel (APC), Aneke Kingsley Chukwuebuka (BP), and Ezeme Nestor Chika (PDP).
Kebbi State House of Assembly – Zuru Constituency
The Zuru Constituency in Kebbi State will feature Garba Aiki Rabiu (APC) and Aliyu Galadima Muhammad (LP).
Kano State – Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency
For the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency in Kano State, the candidates are Rabiu Shuaibu (APC), Lawan Garba Haruna (APM), and Abubakar Yahaya Muhammad (LP).
The bye-elections on June 20, 2026, are necessary to fill legislative vacancies in Ondo, Nasarawa, Rivers, Enugu, Kebbi, and Kano States. These vacancies resulted from deaths, appointments, and other developments that left seats empty in the affected constituencies. INEC has assured all stakeholders of its readiness to conduct credible elections across all designated polling areas, emphasizing transparency and fairness throughout the electoral process.
