INEC restores 22 state constituencies in four states ahead of 2027 elections
By Grace Chidimma Ibe
E-ISSN: 2354-4481
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the restoration of 22 previously suppressed State Assembly constituencies across Benue, Delta, Jigawa, and Kogi states, following the implementation of court judgments ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
The Commission disclosed that the decision was made in accordance with the powers vested in it by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), and the Electoral Act, 2026, to ensure eligible constituencies participate fully in the electoral process.
According to INEC, five constituencies have been restored in Benue State. They are Nyamatsor, Ukum Afia, Konshisha III (Shangev-Tiev), Makurdi III (South East), and Gboko III.
In Delta State, the Commission restored six constituencies comprising Aniocha North II, Ika North East II, Sapele II, Ethiope West II, Warri South West II, and Warri North II.
Jigawa State recorded the restoration of one constituency, Aujara State Constituency, while Kogi State had 10 constituencies reinstated. The Kogi constituencies are Adavi East, Eika, Ajaokuta North, Bassa-Komu, Dekina Town and District, Ijumu II, Kabba-Bunu II, Koton Karfe II, Igalamgwa, and Ogugu.
To facilitate the nomination of candidates by political parties in the affected constituencies, INEC fixed June 16 to June 25, 2026, for the conduct of party primaries exclusively for the restored constituencies.
The electoral body stated that every other activity contained in the already published revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Elections will remain applicable to the restored constituencies.
INEC also directed all registered political parties intending to participate in the exercise to submit Notices of Political Party Primaries to the Commission before the commencement of the nomination process.
The restoration of the constituencies is expected to expand electoral representation in the affected states and ensure compliance with judicial decisions ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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