INEC Announces Dates for Ekiti, Osun Governorship Elections

BY Victoria otonyemeba
May 30, 2025
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the dates for the upcoming governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states.

According to the commission, the Ekiti state governorship election will hold on Saturday, July 20, 2026, while the Osun state governorship election will take place on Saturday, August 8, 2026.

This announcement was made by INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, during the swearing-in ceremony of six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners, who were recently confirmed by the National Assembly.

In addition to the governorship elections, Prof. Yakubu also revealed that the commission is making final preparations for bye-elections to fill vacant seats in the National and State Houses of Assembly.

The dates for these bye-elections are yet to be announced.