The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has restored 22 state constituencies in Benue, Delta, Jigawa and Kogi after court rulings ordered the reversal of earlier suppressions.
In a statement signed by National Commissioner Mohammed Kudu Haruna on Wednesday, INEC said the decision was made under powers granted by the 1999 Constitution and the Electoral Act 2026.
The constituencies were previously struck off but have now been returned to the electoral map.
Benue regains five seats including Nyamatsor, Ukum Afia, Konshisha III, Makurdi III and Gboko III.
Delta has six restored, including Aniocha North II, Ika North East II, Sapele II, Ethiope West II, Warri South West II and Warri North II.
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Jigawa gets Aujara, while Kogi recovers 10 seats such as Adavi East, Eika, Ajaokuta North and Dekina Town & District.
To prepare for the 2027 General Election, INEC has scheduled party primaries for the affected areas between 16 and 25 June 2026.
All other timelines in the revised election timetable remain unchanged, the commission added.
It added that political parties must submit formal notices of their primaries before the scheduled dates.
INEC reiterated its commitment to credible and inclusive elections across all restored constituencies.
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