INEC officially confirms winners of bye-elections, issues certificates of return

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has presented Certificates of Return to candidates who emerged victorious successful the bye-elections conducted connected June 20, 2026, crossed Rivers, Enugu, Nasarawa, Ondo and Kano States.

The improvement was disclosed successful a connection issued by the electoral commission.

According to INEC, the certificates were presented connected behalf of the Commission’s Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, by the Supervising National Commissioner for Rivers State, Mrs May Agbamuche-Mbu.

Speaking during the presentation, Agbamuche-Mbu congratulated the palmy candidates and urged them to prioritise the interests of the radical they were elected to represent.

“The astir important work earlier you is to correspond your constituents well,” Agbamuche-Mbu said.

The National Commissioner besides reminded the winners of the expectations placed connected them by voters and encouraged them to service with diligence and commitment.

INEC further disclosed that Certificates of Return would besides beryllium presented to winners of different precocious concluded elections, including the Zuru State Constituency predetermination successful Kebbi State and the governorship ...