INEC Fixes June 20, 2026 for Bye Elections in Six States, Welcomes New National Commissioner

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The Independent National Electoral Commission has fixed Saturday, June 20, 2026, for the conduct of bye elections in six states of the federation.

INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Thursday during a ceremony at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja to receive a newly sworn in National Commissioner, Rear Admiral Jamila Malafa (retd.).

He said the bye elections would be held alongside the Ekiti State governorship election scheduled for the same date.

According to him, the exercise will cover senatorial vacancies in Enugu, Nasarawa, Rivers and Ondo states, as well as a State House of Assembly seat in Kebbi State and a House of Representatives seat in Kano State.

Amupitan explained that the elections are part of the commission’s preparations for off cycle polls, noting that all vacant legislative seats would be filled on the scheduled date.

Speaking on the new National Commissioner, the INEC chairman described Malafa as a seasoned professional with extensive experience in military service and electoral operations.

He said she had previously worked with the commission in logistics and served as Director of Legal Services in the Nigerian Navy, bringing administrative and legal expertise to her new role.

The chairman reiterated INEC’s commitment to conducting credible and transparent elections in line with its constitutional mandate.

In her remarks, Malafa expressed appreciation for the reception and pledged to contribute to the commission’s work and the success of forthcoming elections.

The event was attended by national commissioners, the secretary to the commission, the director general of The Electoral Institute, senior officials of the commission and family members of the new appointee.

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