IMO LGA ELECTIONS NOW 14TH NOV
By Innocent Osuoha
The Imo State Independent Electoral Commission has now set the 14th November, 2026, as the new date for the local government area elections.
According to a release from the commission which was signed by the Chairman, Chief Charles Ejiogu, the new date was arrived at after due consultations with critical stakeholders, including the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and registered political parties, following a stakeholders' meeting which was held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Rockview Hotels, Owerri, where participants collectively urged ISIEC to announce a new election date within the shortest possible time.
It would be recalled that the earlier proposed date of November 7, 2026, was considered unrealistic, necessitating the rescheduling of the exercise to November 14.
The elections when done is expected to produce 27 Local Government Council Chairmen and 305 Councillors across the state and consequent upon this ISIEC has directed the leadership of all registered political parties to visit its headquarters at No. 21 Orlu Road, Owerri, to collect the official election timetable and guidelines.
The release further declared the Commissions readiness to observe the respective primary elections of political parties for chairmanship and councilorship aspirants in accordance with the applicable electoral laws.
It also reaffirmed its commitment to conducting peaceful, transparent, free and credible elections and assured political parties, aspirants and the electorate of a level playing field that would guarantee the emergence of democratically elected administrations at the grassroots.
It however appealed for the understanding and cooperation of all stakeholders towards the successful conduct of the November 14 council elections.