The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has distributed sensitive electoral materials ahead of Saturday’s by-election for the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency in Gombe State.

The distribution exercise was conducted at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) facility in Gombe, with political parties, security agencies and other stakeholders present to witness the process and promote transparency in the handling of the materials.

The by-election, scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, is expected to attract more than 495,000 registered voters across Gombe, Kwami and Funakaye Local Government Areas.

INEC has continued to intensify preparations for the election, including the deployment and training of ad hoc personnel who will participate in the conduct of the poll.

The electoral commission has also provided training on the use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), election-day procedures, the handling of electoral materials and the transmission and viewing of election results.

The distribution of the sensitive materials marks another key stage in the commission’s preparations for the poll, with the materials expected to be moved to designated locations ahead of election day.

Security arrangements have also been strengthened across the constituency to safeguard voters, electoral officials, materials and other participants in the electoral process.

INEC has urged voters and political actors to conduct themselves peacefully and comply with the provisions of the Electoral Act throughout the election.

The commission reiterated its commitment to conducting a transparent, credible and orderly by-election, while calling on stakeholders to support a peaceful electoral process.

The Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency seat became vacant following the death of its former representative, necessitating the by-election to elect a new member of the House of Representatives.