The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released the final list of candidates participating in the forthcoming by-elections scheduled for June 20, 2026, across selected senatorial districts, federal constituencies, and a state assembly constituency.
In a statement issued on Monday, the electoral commission confirmed that political parties have successfully nominated candidates to contest the vacant positions in various parts of the country.
The by-elections will take place in Ondo South, Nasarawa North, Rivers South East, and Enugu North Senatorial Districts, as well as the Zuru State Constituency in Kebbi State and the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency in Kano State.
Candidates for the By-Elections
Ondo South Senatorial District
– Adesanya Olaoluwa (APP)
– Faduyile Francis Adedayo (APC)
– Akinwumi Adeolu Harrison (APM)
– Nejo Funso Clement (BP)
Nasarawa North Senatorial District
– Halilu Danladi Envwulu-Aza (APC)
– Maku Labaran (LP)
– John Paul Araneshri (NNPP)
– Emmanuel David Ombugadu (PDP)
Rivers South East Senatorial District
– Douglas Fabeeke Beeka (AA)
– Osarosaka Ebenezer Erewari (APC)
– Sam Kinanee Barikpoa (LP)
– Nwogu Olaka Johnson (PDP)
Enugu North Senatorial District
– Asogwa Ikeje Israel (APC)
– Aneke Kingsley Chukwuebuka (BP)
– Ezeme Nestor Chika (PDP)
Kebbi State House of Assembly – Zuru Constituency
– Garba Aiki Rabiu (APC)
– Aliyu Galadima Muhammad (LP)
Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency, Kano State
– Rabiu Shuaibu (APC)
– Lawan Garba Haruna (APM)
– Abubakar Yahaya Muhammad (LP)
Background to the Vacancies
The elections are being conducted to fill seats that became vacant following deaths and appointments involving former occupants.
In Ondo South, the vacancy arose after former Senator Jimoh Ibrahim was appointed as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Similar vacancies occurred in Rivers South East, Nasarawa North, and Enugu North following the deaths of Senators Barinada Mpigi, Godiya Akwashika, and Okey Ezea respectively.
INEC also noted that the by-elections will hold on the same day as the Ekiti State governorship election, making June 20 a significant electoral date across several parts of the country.
The commission assured voters and stakeholders of its readiness to conduct credible, transparent, and peaceful elections in all affected constituencies.
