INEC clears PDP, APC, BP for Enugu senatorial by-election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published three political parties and particulars of their candidates as eligible for Enugu North Senatorial District by-election scheduled for June 20, 2026.

The political parties and particulars of their candidates include: the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ikeje Asogwa; the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Nestor Ezeme; and BOOT Party (BP), Chukwuebuka Aneke.

Reacting to the development at the weekend in Enugu, Chukwuemeka Chukwu, INEC’s State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), said that only three parties met deadlines for submission of forms and nomination documents through the INEC Nomination Portal.

According to him, with the timetable of activities approved by INEC for the by-election; June 2 remained the last day for submission of Forms EC9, EC9C, and other nomination documents by parties through INEC Nomination Portal.

“At the close of nominations, three political parties successfully submitted the required nomination forms in respect of candidates they intend to sponsor for the by-election.

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“The political parties are: APC, Boot Party (BP), and PDP.

“In accordance with the provisions of Sections 29(3) and 32(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026 (as amended), the commission has received and processed the nomination documents submitted by the political parties.

“Consequently, the Forms EC9 (Personal Particulars of Candidates) and Final List of Nominated Candidates for the By-Election scheduled for June 20 shall be published by INEC in line with the Electoral Act and approved timetable of activities”, he said.

Chukwu advised members of the public, who wished to examine the particulars of the candidates to do so at the Commission’s notice board at its State Headquarters, Enugu during official working hours.

The REC said that the Commission remained committed to ensuring transparency and strict compliance with the Electoral Act in all stages of the electoral process.

He assured all stakeholders of a level playing field throughout the conduct of the by-election.

The by-election would hold in 1,488 polling units in six local government areas, which included: Nsukka, Igbo-Eze North, Igbo-Eze South, Udenu, Igbo-Etiti, and Uzo-Uwani.