INEC holds bye-elections in Bauchi State, with Umar Ibrahim serving as State Resident Electoral Commissioner.
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What happened
INEC holds bye-elections in Bauchi State, with Umar Ibrahim serving as State Resident Electoral Commissioner.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- INEC published candidates for the Bauchi State election today, August 30, 2026.Sub-event
INEC holds bye-elections in Bauchi State and appoints Umar Ibrahim as State Resident Electoral Commissioner.1 source
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Defection from APC and political challenges involving PRP and INEC in Bauchi State.Also in this story
- Shehu Buba Umar has been announced as the PRP governorship candidate representing constituents in Bauchi State.
- Shehu Buba Umar is campaigning for election victory in Bauchi State.
The entities involved
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Independent National Electoral Commission
election commission in Nigeria
- The Independent National Electoral Commission and the Nigeria Police Force are collaborating on matters related to election security.
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sought assistance from the United Nations to combat disinformation and also pursued joint initiatives with the UK.
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Bauchi State
State in Nigeria
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