January 9, 2026
INEC-chairman-Mahmood-Yakubu

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the official dates for the 2026 governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states.

 

INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, revealed that the Ekiti State election will take place on Saturday, July 20, 2026, while voters in Osun State will go to the polls on Saturday, August 8, 2026.

 

The announcement was made on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners, recently approved by the National Assembly.

 

Details later.

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