The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday announced that only the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Labour Party (LP) will take part in the by-election for Zuru Constituency of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, scheduled for June 20, 2026.
Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Birnin Kebbi, the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Kebbi State, Abubakar Dambo, explained that only the APC and LP met the required deadline for candidate submission following their party primaries.
“INEC outlined 22nd-26th May for political parties to democratically nominate candidates for the elections as required by Section 84 of the Electoral Act, 2026.
“At the expiration of the deadline, only the APC and the LP met INEC requirements for submission of candidates,” Dambo said.
He further stated that “Consequently, only the two parties will participate in the by-elections, while they are required to submit the names of their polling agents no later than the 10th of June 2026.
“Campaigning begins the same day and terminates on the 18th of June 2026, while elections will take place on the 20th,” he added.
Dambo noted that the existing voter register will be used for the election and urged voters and stakeholders to cooperate fully with INEC for a smooth process.
He also confirmed that the final result and winner of the by-election will be announced by the Returning Officer in Zuru.
The seat became vacant following the death of Usman Muhammad on April 6, 2026. Zuru was the Speaker of the House of Assembly.