The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Saturday, February 21, 2026, for the conduct of bye-elections into the Ahoada East II and Khana II State Constituencies of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
INEC announced this in a press statement issued on Monday following an extraordinary meeting of the Commission, during which it approved the timetable and schedule of activities for the two elections.
According to the Commission, the decision was taken in line with Section 116 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), which empowers INEC to fix dates and conduct bye-elections to fill legislative vacancies.
The Commission explained that the vacancy in the Ahoada East II State Constituency arose from the resignation of its member, while the Khana II vacancy followed the death of its representative. INEC noted that it had been formally notified of the vacancies by the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
Under the approved timetable, INEC will publish the notice of election on January 22, 2026. Political parties are expected to conduct their primaries, including the resolution of disputes arising from the process, between January 23 and January 27, 2026.
Campaigns by political parties and candidates will commence on February 8 and end on February 19, 2026, ahead of the elections scheduled for February 21.
The statement was signed by Malam Mohammed Haruna, Chairman of the Information, Voter Education and Publicity Committee of the Commission.
