INEC Restores Four State Constituencies in Delta and Kogi

The Independent National Electoral Commission has officially restored four State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi States, a move that follows court directives and sets the stage for party primaries later this month. The decision, announced on August 14, 2026, reinstates electoral areas that had been previously suppressed, allowing residents to participate in state governance ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to a statement from INEC's National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the affected constituencies are Abraka, Isoko North II, and Ughelli South II in Delta State, along with Yagba West II in Kogi State. The restoration was mandated by court judgments, which required the commission to bring these electoral areas back into the fold. This action rectifies previous omissions and ensures these communities have representation in their respective state assemblies.

The commission has scheduled party primaries for these restored constituencies to take place from August 21 to 25, 2026. These primaries will run concurrently with those already planned for several by-elections across the...