The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the dates for the 2026 governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun States, signaling the beginning of preparations for Nigeria’s next major electoral cycle.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the announcement during the swearing-in ceremony of six new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) held at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
According to the timetable released by the Commission, the Ekiti election is scheduled for June 20, 2026, with party primaries running from October 20 to November 10, 2025. The Osun election will follow on August 8, 2026, with primaries between November 24 and December 15, 2025.
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