Election Countdown Begins As Inec Sets Dates For Ekiti, Osun Governorship Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states will hold on Saturday, July 20 and Saturday, August 8, 2026, respectively.

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

He also stated that the commission is putting finishing touches on preparations for bye-elections to fill vacant seats in the National and State Houses of Assembly.

More details to come…