The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced online accreditation for media organisations ahead of the bye-elections scheduled to hold across several constituencies on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
In a notice shared on Friday via its official X handle, the commission urged interested media organisations to complete their accreditation through the designated online portal before the deadline.
INEC stressed that applications submitted after the stipulated period would not be considered, warning media houses to act promptly to secure access for election coverage.
The electoral body disclosed that the bye-elections would take
place in strategic constituencies across the country, including the Dawaki Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency in Kano State and the Zuru State Constituency in Kebbi State.Other affected areas include the Ondo South Senatorial District, Rivers South East Senatorial District, Nasarawa North Senatorial District, and Enugu North Senatorial District.
According to INEC, the accreditation exercise is aimed at ensuring transparent, credible, and effective media coverage of the elections, which are expected to attract significant political interest nationwide.
The commission reiterated that all media organisations seeking access to the polling and collation processes must register through its official accreditation platform within the approved timeframe.
