Political news: INEC sets June 20 for Rivers South-East by-election

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: May 21, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Political news: INEC sets June 20 for Rivers South-East by-election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that the by-election to replace Senator Mpigi in the Rivers South-East constituency will take place on June 20, 2026. Additionally, analysts stated that Governor Siminalayi Fubara was manipulated into joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) for a second term. Furthermore, political realignments have occurred within the APC, with 12 lawmakers from Jigawa losing their return tickets.

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