The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released an updated final list of candidates for the Nasarawa North Senatorial District bye-election, increasing the number of contestants from four to six ahead of the June 20, 2026, poll. The revision includes candidates from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), who were absent from the earlier published list. This update ensures all eligible parties have been formally recognized to participate in the election, which will be held across the five local government areas that constitute the senatorial district.
The electoral body’s initial final list, which was previously reported by DAILY POST, featured only four candidates representing the All Progressives Congress (APC), Labour Party (LP), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and National New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). However, the revised list now includes Alaku Mohammed Steve Ahmadu of the ADC and Duba Shaya Dodo of the NDC, bringing the total number of registered candidates to six. This expansion reflects INEC’s commitment to transparency and inclusivity in the electoral process.
The six candidates cleared by INEC for the bye-election are Alaku Mohammed Steve Ahmadu (ADC), Hallu Danladi Envu-Uza (APC), Maku Labaran (LP), Duba Shaya Dodo (NDC), John Paul Araneshi (NNPP), and Emmanuel David Ombugadu (PDP). Each candidate has met the necessary legal and administrative requirements set by the commission to contest the election. The inclusion of the ADC and NDC candidates underscores the competitive nature of the race and highlights the growing political diversity in the region.
The Nasarawa North Senatorial District bye-election is scheduled to take place on June 20, 2026, following the vacancy created by the resignation or removal of the previous senator. The election will be conducted in accordance with INEC’s established guidelines, with voters expected to cast their ballots at designated polling units across the district. The commission has already begun preparations, including the deployment of election materials and the training of ad hoc staff.
This development comes amid heightened political activity in Nasarawa State, as parties intensify their campaigns and mobilize supporters. The inclusion of additional candidates is expected to broaden voter choices and deepen democratic participation. As the election draws closer, INEC will continue to provide updates on voter registration, candidate accreditation, and logistical arrangements.
The Nasarawa North Senatorial bye-election will be a key test of Nigeria’s electoral integrity and democratic resilience, with all six candidates vying for the crucial legislative seat. The outcome will have significant implications for representation and governance in the region.
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