The Independent National Electoral Commission has scheduled Saturday, September 19, 2026, for the bye-election to fill the vacant Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives.
The seat became vacant following the death of the lawmaker who represented the constituency, Tongo Yaya.
INEC announced the date in a timetable and schedule of activities released on Tuesday ahead of the election.
The commission said the bye-election would be conducted in line with the 1999 Constitution and relevant provisions of the Electoral Act.
The timetable was signed and released by the Public Affairs Officer, Mohorret Bigun, on behalf of the Resident Electoral Commissioner.
According to the timetable, INEC will publish the Notice of Election on Thursday, August 20, while political parties taking part in the exercise are expected to conduct their primaries between August 21 and 25.
The commission said the list of nominated candidates would be published on September 8.
Campaigns for the bye-election are scheduled to begin on September 9 and end on September 17, two days before the poll.
“The Commission calls on all political parties to strictly adhere to the timetable and schedule of activities and conduct their activities in accordance with the provisions of the law,” the statement partly read.
INEC also assured political parties, candidates and other stakeholders of a level playing field throughout the electoral process.
The commission said the bye-election would be conducted across 903 polling units, 31 registration areas and three local government areas within the constituency.
“The Commission further assures all stakeholders across the 903 Polling Units, 31 Registration Areas and 3 Local Government Areas that it remains committed to providing a level playing field for all political parties and candidates and to conducting a free, fair, and inclusive bye-election,” it said.
INEC urged eligible voters in the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency to participate in the electoral process and exercise their civic responsibility peacefully.