The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) fixes Saturday, September 19, 2026, for bye-elections into two Bauchi State assembly constituencies: Sakwa and Disina. INEC announces the date through its Bauchi office at an Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Electoral Security meeting.
Across the reports, INEC’s timetable includes issuance of an election notice on August 20; party primaries and dispute resolution between August 21 and 25; and nomination processes culminating in the publication of Form EC9 and the final candidate list on September 8. Campaigning runs from September 9 to 17, with submission of polling agents’ names due by September 10. INEC also calls on political parties to follow the schedule and conduct peaceful campaigns.
The outlets link the bye-elections to different triggers. The Sakwa constituency election follows the death of Assembly member Wanzam Zaki on June 21, 2026. The Disina constituency bye-election follows the resignation of Majority Leader Saleh Hodi after he contests for Shira Local Government chairmanship. Security agencies, including the Bauchi State police, provide assurances of neutrality and adequate protection for voters, officials and electoral materials.
