The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially opened its online accreditation portal for media organizations aiming to cover the rerun elections scheduled for September 2026. This announcement was made on August 24, 2026, and the accreditation process is accessible via the INEC Media Accreditation Portal (IMAP).

The rerun elections will take place in several constituencies, including Sakwa State Constituency in Bauchi State, Udu State Constituency in Delta State, and Dawakin Kudu State Constituency in Kano State. Media organizations that wish to send journalists and other personnel to report on these elections must complete their applications through the online portal.

INEC has set a strict deadline for submissions, with the portal closing at midnight on September 8, 2026. The commission has emphasized that there will be no extensions to this deadline, and late applications will not be accepted. All accreditation processes will be conducted online, and manual applications will not be entertained.

In its announcement, INEC urged media organizations to ensure that all necessary information and documents are uploaded correctly before the portal closes. Only credible and duly registered media organizations will be considered for accreditation. INEC has advised interested parties to finalize their applications well in advance of the deadline to avoid any last-minute issues.

For any inquiries or technical assistance regarding the accreditation portal, INEC has provided contact numbers: 07088844564 and 08032861058. This accreditation exercise is part of INEC's preparations to facilitate comprehensive media coverage of the upcoming rerun elections, ensuring that the electoral process is transparent and well-reported across the nation.