The Independent National Electoral Commission has restored several previously suppressed state constituencies in Benue, Delta, Jigawa, and Kogi states following court orders directing their reinstatement ahead of the 2027 general elections.
INEC disclosed that political parties would conduct primary elections for the affected constituencies between June 16 and June 25 to facilitate the nomination of candidates for the elections.
The commission’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, made this known in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja.
According to him, the restored constituencies include Nyamatsor, Ukum Afia, Konshisha III (Shangev-Tiev), Makurdi III (South East), and Gboko III in Benue State. Others are Aniocha North II, Ika North East II, Sapele II, Ethiope West II, Warri South West II, and Warri North II in Delta State, as well as Aujara Constituency in Jigawa State.
In Kogi State, the restored constituencies are Adavi East, Eika, Ajaokuta North, Bassa-Komu, Dekina Town and District, Ijumu II, Kabba-Bunu II, Koton Karfe II, Igala Ogwa, and Ogugu.
Haruna said the commission had approved June 16 to June 25 for political parties to conduct primaries in the affected constituencies, adding that all other timelines contained in the revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections remain applicable.
He urged political parties to notify the commission ahead of their primaries, noting the peculiar nature of the exercise.
The INEC commissioner reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to conducting credible, transparent, and inclusive elections while ensuring compliance with judicial pronouncements and electoral regulations.
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