INEC Schedules Party Primaries for New Delta Kogi Constituencies

• INEC has announced that party primaries will be conducted in four newly restored state House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi States between August 21 and 25, 2026.
• The constituencies are Abraka, Isoko North II, Ughelli South II in Delta State, and Yagba West II in Kogi State.
• The restoration of these constituencies follows a court judgment directing their reinstatement.
• Political parties will submit notices of their primaries to INEC ahead of the scheduled dates.

The emergence of new constituencies has also sparked interest among political parties, which will be conducting primaries between August 21 and 25, 2026.

A recent court judgment has led to the restoration of four previously suppressed state House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi States. Abraka, Isoko North II, Ughelli South II, and Yagba West II are now set to participate in party primaries for the first time. This development is a significant step towards ensuring representation for these areas in the State House of Assembly. The emergence of new constituencies has also sparked interest among political parties, which will be conducting primaries between August 21 and 25, 2026.

The court's decision to restore the state House of Assembly constituencies has paved the way for party primaries in these newly emerged areas. The judgment is a testament to the power of the judiciary in ensuring that citizens' rights are protected and their voices heard. As a result, political parties will now have the opportunity to field candidates in these constituencies, which were previously denied representation. This development is expected to lead to increased participation and engagement among voters in these areas.

The restoration of the state House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi States is a crucial step towards ensuring representation for these areas. Political parties will now have the opportunity to field candidates, and voters will be able to exercise their right to choose their representatives. This development is expected to lead to increased participation and engagement among voters, which is essential for a healthy democracy. Lawyers advising clients on party primaries should note that the scheduled dates (August 21-25, 2026) are crucial, and timely submission of notices to INEC is essential.

Lawyers advising clients on party primaries should note the scheduled dates (August 21-25, 2026) and ensure timely submission of notices to INEC.

Source: Original reporting via Punch Newspapers