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INEC Releases Final List of Parties, Candidates for 2026 Elections

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates for the bye-elections scheduled to hold on June 20, 2026, across six states of the federation. The elections are aimed at filling vacant seats in the Senate, House of Representatives, and State House of Assembly.

Ondo South Senatorial District

Adesanya Olaoluwa (APP)

Faduyile Francis Adedayo (APC)

Akinwumi Adeolu Harrison (APM)

Nejo Funso Clement (BP)

Nasarawa North Senatorial District

Halilu Danladi Envwulu-Aza (APC)

Labaran Maku (LP)

John Paul Araneshri (NNPP)

Emmanuel David Ombugadu (PDP)

Rivers South East Senatorial District

Douglas Fabeeke Beeka (AA)

Osarosaka Ebenezer Erewari (APC)

Sam Kinanee Barikpoa (LP)

Nwogu Olaka Johnson (PDP)

Enugu North Senatorial District

Asogwa Ikeje Israel (APC)

Aneke Kingsley Chukwuebuka (BP)

Ezeme Nestor Chika (PDP)

Kebbi State House of Assembly – Zuru Constituency

Garba Aiki Rabiu (APC)

Aliyu Galadima Muhammad (LP)

Kano State – Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency

Rabiu Shuaibu (APC)

Lawan Garba Haruna (APM)

Abubakar Yahaya Muhammad (LP)

The June 20 polls will fill legislative vacancies in Ondo, Nasarawa, Rivers, Enugu, Kebbi, and Kano States following deaths, appointments, and other developments that created vacant seats in the affected constituencies. INEC has assured stakeholders of its readiness to conduct credible elections across all designated polling areas.