The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled a by-election for the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency for Sept. 19, 2026 [1].
The vote is necessary to restore representation for the district in the House of Representatives. This vacancy leaves thousands of constituents without a direct voice in federal legislative proceedings and budget allocations.
The election follows the death of Hon. Yaya Bauchi Tongo [2]. Tongo had served as the representative for the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency in Gombe State [3].
INEC officials said the date is set for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 [1]. The commission is tasked with managing the logistics for the poll to ensure the seat is filled in accordance with national electoral laws [4].
Organizers must now coordinate polling stations across the Gombe, Kwami, and Funakaye areas. The process involves verifying voter rolls and deploying security personnel to maintain order during the casting of ballots.
The commission has not yet released the full list of cleared candidates for the race. Local political parties are expected to finalize their nominations ahead of the September deadline [2].
“The vote will fill the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency seat.”
The by-election is a critical step in maintaining the legislative balance of the House of Representatives. Because the seat was vacated by death, the timing of the vote ensures that the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye region does not suffer a prolonged period of political invisibility during key federal decision-making cycles.
