INEC distributes sensitive materials ahead Rivers bye-election

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: Nigeria

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INEC distributes sensitive materials ahead Rivers bye-election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun distributing sensitive electoral materials ahead of Saturday's Rivers South-East senatorial bye-election. This is part of preparations for the poll. The June 18, 2026 Daily Post article also aggregates other Nigerian political news, including candidate selections and party strategies.

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