2027: INEC Restores Constituencies in Delta, Benue, Kogi, Jigawa, Fixes Fresh Primaries

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has restored several previously suppressed state constituencies in Delta, Benue, Kogi and Jigawa states and fixed June 16–25, 2026, for political parties to conduct primaries ahead of the 2027 General Election.

INEC disclosed this in a press statement issued on Wednesday by its National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna.

The commission said the restoration followed court judgments directing the reinstatement of the affected constituencies and was carried out in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Electoral Act, 2026.

The restored constituencies include Nyamatsor, Ukum Afia, Konshisha III (Shangev-Tiev), Makurdi III (South East) and Gboko III in Benue State; Aniocha North II, Ika North East II, Sapele II, Ethiope West II, Warri South West II and Warri North II in Delta State; Aujara State Constituency in Jigawa State; and Adavi East, Eika, Ajaokuta North, Bassa-Komu, Dekina Town and District, Ijumu II, Kabba-Bunu II, Koton Karfe II, Igalaogwa and Ogugu in Kogi State.

According to INEC, the special primaries are intended to enable political parties to nominate candidates for the restored constituencies and ensure their participation in the 2027 general election.

The commission clarified that all other timelines and activities contained in the already published revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election remain unchanged and will apply to the restored constituencies.
INEC also directed political parties to submit notices of their primaries before the scheduled dates, noting the unique circumstances surrounding the exercise.