INEC Sets Timelines, Introduces Measures Ahead of 2026 Governorship Polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the official timetable for the 2026 governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states, outlining key activities including party primaries, candidate nomination, and campaign periods.

The commission said the elections would serve as critical preparatory exercises ahead of the 2027 general elections.

INEC disclosed that it is implementing measures aimed at strengthening election integrity, including the deployment of Resident Electoral Commissioners outside their states of origin.

The commission also noted ongoing improvements to election technologies, including refinements to the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, as part of efforts to enhance transparency and credibility.

Major political parties are already mobilising ahead of the polls, which are less than a year away from the next presidential election.