INEC Restores Suppressed Constituencies in Benue, Delta, Jigawa, and Kogi for 2027 Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially restored several State Constituencies previously suppressed in four states, following court judgments, to enable their participation in the 2027 General Elections.
In a press statement issued today, INEC said the restoration is in line with the powers conferred on it by the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and the Electoral Act, 2026.
Restored Constituencies
Benue State (5 constituencies):
• Nyamatsor
• Ukum Afia
• Konshisha III (Shangev-Tiev)
• Makurdi III (South East)
• Gboko III
Delta State (6 constituencies):
• Aniocha North II
• Ika North East II
• Sapele II
• Ethiope West II
• Warri South West II
• Warri North II
Jigawa State (1 constituency):
• Aujara State Constituency
Kogi State (10 constituencies):
• Adavi East
• Eika
• Ajaokuta North
• Bassa-Komu
• Dekina Town & District
• Ijumu II
• Kabba-Bunu II
• Koton Karfe II
• Igalamgwa
• Ogugu
To allow political parties to nominate candidates in these restored areas, INEC has fixed June 16 to 25, 2026, for the conduct of party primaries exclusively in the affected constituencies.
The Commission clarified that all other timelines and activities in the already published revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Elections will apply to these constituencies.
Political parties have also been directed to submit Notices of Political Party Primaries to the Commission before the commencement of the exercise.
