The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a list of candidates contesting bye-elections on the platforms of various political parties.
Naija News reports that the list, released in a statement on Monday, is for the bye-elections across various senatorial districts and federal constituencies scheduled for June 20, 2026.
The bye-elections will be held in Ondo South senatorial district, Nasarawa North, Rivers South East, Enugu North, Kebbi State House of Assembly (Zuru Constituency) and Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency of Kano State.
1. Ondo South Senatorial District
• Adesanya Olaoluwa APP
• Faduyile Francis Adedayo APC
• Akinwumi Adeolu Harrison APM
• Nejo Funso Clement BP
2. Nasarawa North Senatorial District
• Halilu Danladi Envwulu-Aza APC
• Maku Labaran LP
• John Paul Araneshri NNPP
• Emmanuel David Ombugadu PDP
3. Rivers South East Senatorial District
• Douglas Fabeeke Beeka AA
• Osarosaka Ebenezer Erewari APC
• Sam Kinanee Barikpoa LP
• Nwogu Olaka Johnson PDP
4. Enugu North Senatorial District
• Asogwa Ikeje Israel APC
• Aneke Kingsley Chukwuebuka BP
• Ezeme Nestor Chika PDP
5. Kebbi State House of Assembly Zuru Constituency
• Garba Aiki Rabiu APC
• Aliyu Galadima Muhammad LP
6. Kano Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency (House of Representatives)
• Rabiu Shuaibu APC
• Lawan Garba Haruna APM
• Abubakar Yahaya Muhammad LP
Recall that in Ondo State, the seat became vacant after Senator Jimoh Ibrahim moved on to become Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
In Rivers State, the seat was left empty following the death of Senator Barinada Mpigi. In Nasarawa State, Senator Godiya Akwashika passed away, while in Enugu State, the seat became vacant after the death of Senator Okey Ezea.
The commission also fixed the same date for the Ekiti State governorship election, meaning several polls will take place across the country on that day.
