On Saturday, September 19, 2026, Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted four legislative bye-elections in Gombe, Kano, Bauchi, and Delta states. INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan personally presided over operations at the National Situation Room in Abuja, monitoring the elections with National Commissioners. Amupitan stated that these bye-elections provide crucial operational lessons for the 2027 General Election, allowing the Commission to audit logistics, test technology, and evaluate field readiness. He reassured Nigerians of the Commission's commitment to electoral integrity, noting that operational challenges were swiftly addressed before polling day.
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