The by-elections currently holding across 12 Nigerian states, as organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), cover 16 constituencies to fill vacant seats in the Senate, House of Representatives, and State Houses of Assembly, alongside two court-ordered re-run elections.
Below is the full list of constituencies involved, based on available information:
Senatorial Districts (2)
Anambra South Senatorial District (Anambra State) – Vacant due to the death of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah (Young Progressive Party) in July 2024.
Edo Central Senatorial District (Edo State) – Vacant due to the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo (All Progressives Congress) as Edo State Governor.
Federal Constituencies (5)
Ovia South West/Ovia South East Federal Constituency (Edo State)
Babura/Garki Federal Constituency (Jigawa State)
Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency (Kaduna State)
Ikenne/Shagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency (Ogun State)
Ibadan North Federal Constituency (Oyo State) – Vacant due to the death of Rep. Olaide Aderemi in 2024.
State Constituencies (9)
Ganye State Constituency (Adamawa State)
Onitsha North I State Constituency (Anambra State)
Dekina/Okura State Constituency (Kogi State)
Zaria Kewaye State Constituency (Kaduna State)
Basawa State Constituency (Kaduna State)
Bagwai/Shanono State Constituency (Kano State)
Mariga State Constituency (Niger State)
Karim Lamido I State Constituency (Taraba State)
Kauran Namoda South State Constituency (Zamfara State)
Court-Ordered Re-run Elections (2)
Enugu South I State Constituency (Enugu State) – Re-run due to disruptions by thuggery and violence in previous polls.
Ghari/Tsanyawa State Constituency (Kano State) – Re-run due to similar disruptions.
