INEC officially confirms winners of bye-elections, issues certificates of return

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has presented Certificates of Return to candidates who emerged victorious in the bye-elections conducted on June 20, 2026, across Rivers, Enugu, Nasarawa, Ondo and Kano States.

The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the electoral commission.

According to INEC, the certificates were presented on behalf of the Commission’s Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, by the Supervising National Commissioner for Rivers State, Mrs May Agbamuche-Mbu.

Speaking during the presentation, Agbamuche-Mbu congratulated the successful candidates and urged them to prioritise the interests of the people they were elected to represent.

“The most important responsibility before you is to represent your constituents well,” Agbamuche-Mbu said.

The National Commissioner also reminded the winners of the expectations placed on them by voters and encouraged them to serve with diligence and commitment.

INEC further disclosed that Certificates of Return would also be presented to winners of other recently concluded elections, including the Zuru State Constituency election in Kebbi State and the governorship election in Ekiti State.

INEC said the presentation of the certificates followed the conclusion of the bye-elections conducted on June 20, 2026.