The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced online accreditation for journalists and media organisations seeking to cover the bye-elections scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026.
INEC said the accreditation exercise is for media organisations deploying journalists and other relevant personnel to cover the elections across five constituencies.
The bye-elections will hold in Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State; Disina and Sakwa State Constituencies in Bauchi State; Udu State Constituency in Delta State; and Dawakin Kudu State Constituency in Kano State.
The commission directed interested media organisations to apply through the INEC Media Accreditation Portal (IMAP), stressing that accreditation is strictly online and no manual accreditation will be accepted.
