Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced June 16 to 25, 2026, as the period for political parties to conduct primaries in newly restored State Assembly constituencies across Benue, Delta, Jigawa and Kogi States ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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

According to INEC, the decision followed court judgments directing the restoration of previously suppressed constituencies and was made in line with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) 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.

In Delta State, the restored constituencies are Aniocha North II, Ika North East II, Sapele II, Ethiope West II, Warri South West II and Warri North II.

Jigawa State has Aujara State Constituency restored, while Kogi State has ten restored constituencies: Adavi East, Eika, Ajaokuta North, Bassa-Komu, Dekina Town & District, Ijumu II, Kabba-Bunu II, Koton Karfe II, Igalaogwa and Ogugu.

INEC explained that the special primaries are necessary to enable political parties nominate candidates who will participate in the 2027 General Election from the affected constituencies.

The Commission further stated that all other timelines and activities already contained in the revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election remain applicable to the restored constituencies.

INEC also directed political parties to submit notices of their primaries to the Commission before the scheduled dates, noting that the arrangement is necessitated by the unique circumstances surrounding the restoration of the constituencies.

The electoral body reaffirmed its commitment to conducting credible, inclusive and transparent elections across the country.