The Independent National Electoral Commission on Tuesday said it will, on January 17, 2024, commence online accreditation for journalists and media organisations interested in covering the forthcoming rerun and by-elections.

INEC, in a notice issued by the Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony,
said the portal will be opened on January 17, 2024, and will be closed on January 25,
2024.

Oriaran-Anthony advised journalists and media organisations to complete the application form via https://imap.inecnigeria.org.

The by-elections will be held 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.