INEC opens online accreditation for June 20 bye-elections

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The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the commencement of online accreditation for media organisations ahead of a series of high-stakes bye-elections scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026.

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In a notice released on Friday on X, the electoral body urged interested media houses “to complete their accreditation promptly through its dedicated portal,” emphasising that “late applications will not be considered.”

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The elections will take place across key constituencies nationwide, including the Dawaki Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency in Kano State and the Zuru State Constituency in Kebbi State.

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Other areas slated for the polls are the Ondo South Senatorial District, Rivers South East Senatorial District, Nasarawa North Senatorial District, and Enugu North Senatorial District.

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INEC described the “accreditation process as a critical step in ensuring transparent and effective media coverage of the elections,” which are expected to draw significant political attention across the affected regions.

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“Media organisations seeking access are required to register via the commission’s official accreditation portal,” the electoral body noted.

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The commission reiterated its strict stance on deadlines, warning that failure to apply within the stipulated window will result in disqualification from covering the elections.

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