INEC Sets Date For Five Bye-Elections Across Kano, Gombe, Bauchi, Delta

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled Saturday, September 19, 2026, for five bye-elections across Gombe, Kano, Bauchi and Delta states.

According to Ireporter Online, the polls will cover one federal constituency and four state constituencies across the four states.

In Gombe State, INEC will conduct the bye-election for the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency.

Bauchi State will have two state constituency elections in Disina and Sakwa, while Delta State will hold a poll for the Udu State Constituency.

In Kano State, voters in Dawakin Kudu State Constituency will also participate in the bye-election.

INEC’s Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Tunde Oketola, confirmed the September 19 date in an interview with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday.

The commission is expected to release the detailed timetable, guidelines and other arrangements for the elections ahead of the exercise.

The development comes as INEC continues preparations for the 2027 general elections. The commission has also warned political parties and their candidates against abusive, inflammatory and threatening campaign language.

According to the commission, politicians found guilty of violating relevant provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 could face financial penalties or imprisonment.

INEC has urged political actors to conduct their campaigns peacefully and avoid hate speech, coercion and threats of violence.