FIC REPORT (IMO STATE) – The Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC) has rescheduled the 2026 Local Government Council elections to Saturday, November 14, 2026, following the postponement of the exercise earlier scheduled for November 7.
The Commission announced the new date in a statement issued by its Chairman, Chief Charles Ejiogu, JP, explaining that the decision followed consultations with political parties and other critical stakeholders at a meeting held at Rockview Hotels, Owerri.
At the meeting, representatives of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and registered political parties appealed to the Commission to announce a new election date within the shortest possible time, following the earlier postponement of the exercise due to unforeseen circumstances.
Consequently, after further consultations and consideration of stakeholders’ concerns, ISIEC resolved that the November 7 date was no longer feasible and fixed November 14, 2026, for the election of chairmen for the 27 Local Government Areas and councillors for the 305 electoral wards across the state.
The Commission has directed the leadership of all registered political parties to visit its headquarters to collect the election timetable and guidelines to facilitate adequate preparations for the exercise.
ISIEC also announced its readiness to observe the respective primary elections of political parties for the nomination of chairmanship and councillorship candidates in accordance with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022, as amended.
Reaffirming its commitment to conducting peaceful, transparent and credible local government elections, the Commission assured all registered political parties and their aspirants of a level playing field throughout the electoral process.
ISIEC also called on political parties, aspirants, security agencies, civil society organisations and other critical stakeholders to extend their cooperation and support towards ensuring a peaceful and successful conduct of the November 14 elections.
The rescheduled election is expected to pave the way for the emergence of democratically elected leadership at the grassroots level across the 27 Local Government Areas of Imo State.
CHIKA ANURUNWA
ACIPRO/ANIPR
10/11/2026
