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INEC commences media accreditation for September 2026 rerun polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened its online accreditation portal for media organisations seeking to cover the September 2026 rerun elections in selected constituencies across Nigeria.
The commission announced on Monday, August 24, 2026, that accreditation had commenced through the INEC Media Accreditation Portal (IMAP).
The rerun elections will be held in selected constituencies, including Sakwa State Constituency in Bauchi State, Udu State Constituency in Delta State and Dawakin Kudu State Constituency in Kano State.
Media organisations intending to cover the elections are expected to complete the accreditation process through the designated online portal.
Media organisations interested in deploying journalists and other relevant personnel to cover the elections are required to apply through the portal.
The commission said the portal would close at midnight on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, stressing that there would be no extension of the deadline.
INEC said accreditation would be conducted strictly online, adding that no manual applications would be entertained.
It also warned that late submissions would not be accepted, as the portal would automatically shut down at the expiration of the deadline.
According to the commission, only credible and duly registered media organisations would be considered for accreditation.
“Media organisations are advised to complete their applications and nominations well before the deadline,” INEC said.
The commission urged interested media organisations to ensure that all required information and documents were properly uploaded before the portal closes.
For enquiries and technical assistance with the accreditation portal, INEC provided the following contact numbers: 07088844564 and 08032861058.
INEC said the accreditation exercise was part of arrangements for media coverage of the forthcoming rerun elections.
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