BREAKING: INEC Implements final Warri delineation report, approves additional state constituencies in Delta

By Osaro Michael, Benin

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the restoration of six State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta State ahead of the 2027 General Elections, in compliance with court rulings that ordered the reinstatement of previously suppressed constituencies.
The reinstated constituencies include Aniocha North II, Ika North East II, Sapele II, Ethiope West II, Warri South West II, and Warri North II.

INEC disclosed that political parties are expected to conduct primary elections in the affected constituencies between June 16 and June 25, 2026, to nominate candidates for the 2027 elections.
The Commission also announced the restoration of additional constituencies in Benue, Jigawa and Kogi States, in line with judicial directives.