INEC announces dates for Ekiti, Osun governorship elections

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The Independent National Electoral Commission has fixed the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states for Saturday, July 20 and Saturday, August 8, 2026, respectively.

INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made this known on Friday, during the swearing-in of six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners, recently confirmed by the National Assembly.

Yakubu also said the commission is finalising arrangements for bye-elections to fill vacant seats in the National and State Houses of Assembly.

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