INEC Open Media Accreditation For Rivers February 2026 State Bye-Election

Published: January 12, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially commenced the online accreditation process for journalists and media organizations intending to cover the upcoming Rivers State Bye-Election.

The election, scheduled for February 21st, 2026, will focus on the following constituencies:

• Ahoada East II
• Khana II

Application Timeline & Link

Interested media houses must deploy their personnel by registering through the official INEC portal. Please note the strict deadlines below:

Portal Opens Monday, 12th January, 2026

Portal Closes Sunday, 8th February, 2026 (12:00 AM Midnight)

Apply Here: https://imap.inecnigeria.org

Notice: Late submissions shall not be entertained. The portal will automatically shut down at the specified time, and there will be no extension of time.

Contact & Support

For enquiries regarding the accreditation process, media representatives can contact INEC through the following channels:

• Mobile: 07088844564 or 08032861058
• Hotline: 0700-CALL-INEC (0700-2255-4632)
• Email: [email protected]
• Short Code: 4632

For more information, visit www.inecnigeria.org or www.inecnews.com.