INEC Releases Timetable for Gombe Reps Constituency Bye-Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Saturday, September 19, 2026, for the conduct of the bye-election to fill the vacant Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives.

The seat became vacant following the death of the lawmaker who represented the constituency, Tongo Yaya.

INEC disclosed this in a timetable and schedule of activities released on Tuesday, stating that the election would be conducted in accordance with the 1999 Constitution and relevant provisions of the Electoral Act.

According to the timetable, the commission will publish the Notice of Election on August 20, while political parties participating in the election are expected to conduct their primaries between August 21 and 25.

INEC said the list of nominated candidates would be published on September 8.

Campaigns for the election are scheduled to commence on September 9 and end on September 17.

The commission urged all political parties to strictly adhere to the timetable and conduct their activities in accordance with the law.

INEC also assured stakeholders of a level playing field for all participating political parties and candidates.

The commission said the bye-election would cover 903 polling units, 31 registration areas and three local government areas within the constituency.

It urged eligible voters to participate in the electoral process and exercise their civic responsibility peacefully.

INEC reiterated its commitment to conducting a free, fair and inclusive bye-election in the constituency.