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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened online accreditation for media organisations ahead of the bye-elections scheduled for June 20, 2026.
In a notice shared on its X ( formerly Twitter) account on Friday, the commission urged media organisations interested in covering the polls to complete their applications through the designated accreditation portal, warning that late submissions would not be accepted.
ONLINE ACCREDITATION FOR BYE-ELECTIONS
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) wishes to inform interested media organisations that online accreditation for the underlisted bye-elections scheduled to hold on Saturday, 20th June 2026, is ongoing:
Dawaki Kudu/Warawa… pic.twitter.com/hU1QhRlPf6
— INEC Nigeria (@inecnigeria) May 8, 2026
The bye-elections are expected to hold in several constituencies across the country, including the Dawaki Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency in Kano State and the Zuru State Constituency in Kebbi State.
Other areas listed for the elections include the Ondo South Senatorial District, Rivers South East Senatorial District, Nasarawa North Senatorial District, and Enugu North Senatorial District.
INEC said the accreditation exercise forms an important part of efforts to ensure transparent and effective media coverage of the elections, which are expected to attract significant political interest in the affected regions.
“Media organisations seeking access are required to register via the commission’s official accreditation portal,” the electoral body noted.
The commission reiterated that only media organisations that complete the registration process within the stipulated timeframe would be granted access to cover the elections.
