INEC Announces Dates For 2026 Governorship Elections In Ekiti, Osun States

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the dates for the upcoming governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states.

According to INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, the Ekiti governorship election will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2026, while the Osun State governorship election is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026.

Professor Yakubu made this announcement on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), whose nominations were recently approved by the National Assembly.

He also revealed that INEC is currently finalizing preparations for bye-elections to fill vacant seats in both the National and State Houses of Assembly.

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