- On Friday, 16 October 2026, the State House announced President Bola Tinubu's nominations of four INEC National Commissioners and two Resident Electoral Commissioners.
- Dr Bala Bila was reappointed for the North-East, while Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, the Osun REC, was nominated to replace Professor Cornelius Ajayi, whose tenure ends on 24 October 2026.
- All six need Senate confirmation. The ADC has asked senators to reject the North-West nominee, Professor Mustapha Aliu, whom the Sokoto government confirms is Governor Ahmad Aliyu's brother.
Tinubu nominates four INEC national commissioners and two RECs ahead of 2027 polls
President Tinubu has nominated four INEC National Commissioners, one of them reappointed, and two RECs. The Senate must confirm them, with the presidential election 91 days away.
Updated 09:12 WAT, 20 Oct 2026: The ADC has asked the Senate to reject the North-West nominee, Professor Mustapha Aliu, saying he is the Sokoto governor's brother; the Sokoto government confirmed the family tie but says he holds no party post. President Bola Tinubu has nominated four National Commissioners and two Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral…
