INEC Fixes June 20 for Rivers South-East Senatorial Bye-Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that a bye-election to fill the vacant Rivers South-East Senatorial seat will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

In a public notice issued on Thursday May 21, 2026, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Rivers State, Johnson Alalibo Sinikiem, stated that voting will take place between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

According to the Commission, the exercise will be conducted across 88 Registration Areas (wards) and 1,629 polling units spread across seven local government areas in the senatorial district.

The affected LGAs are Andoni, Opobo/Nkoro, Eleme, Tai, Oyigbo, Khana and Gokana.
The By-election became necessary to fill the vacant seat in the house following the death of Sen. Barinaadaa Mpigi who represented the senatorial district.

INEC assured residents and stakeholders of its commitment to delivering a free, fair and credible electoral process.
The Commission also urged eligible voters in the district to participate actively in the exercise.