The Independent National Electoral Commission- INEC said it will today January 17, 2024, commence online accreditation for journalists and media organizations interested in covering the forthcoming rerun and by-elections.
INEC, in a notice issued by the Secretary to the Commission, Rose Anthony, said the portal will be opened on January 17, 2024, and will be closed on January 25, 2024.
Anthony advised journalists and media organizations to visit https://imap.inecnigeria.org to complete the application form.
She further advised that late submission shall not be entertained and there will be no extension of time as the portal will automatically shut down on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 12:00 midnight.
INEC will conduct the by-elections in nine states in 4,294 polling units. The breakdown showed that for the Senatorial districts, elections will be held in Ebonyi South, Ebonyi State, and Yobe East, Yobe State.
For the state constituencies, INEC will conduct elections in Chibok State Constituency, Borno State, Chikun State Constituency, Kaduna State, and Guma State Constituency, Benue State.