Imo State LG election now holds Saturday 14th November, ISIEC
By Everest Ezihe, Owerri
The Imo State Independent Electoral Commission, (ISIEC) has announced Saturday 14th November, 2026 as the new date for local government elections in the State.
This is contained in a press statement issued and endorsed by Chief Charles Ejiogu , JP. the Chairman Imo State Independent Electoral Commission, ISIEC dated Monday 2nd November with caption, “New Date For The Postponed 2026 Local Government Council Elections” and made available to news men in Owerri including Newstap.com.ng
Recall that ISIEC last weekend called stakeholders meeting in a prestigious hotel in Owerri and resolved that the council elections slated to hold this Saturday 7th November, 2026 will no longer be feasible due to unforeseen circumstances.
The Commission and the stakeholders resolved to postpone the elections date for the 27 council chairmen and 305 Councillors in the State indefinitely, while the Commission assured the populace of a possible new date soonest.
According to the Commission, “as a direct consequence of Saturday 31st October, 2026 Stakeholders Meeting held at Rockview Hotels Owerri , where participants ( Inter Party Advisory Council and Registered Political Parties) met and collectively resolved and urged the Commission to announce a new date for the Council elections within the shortest possible time.
The Commission informed that in furtherance of its avowed commitment to ensuring the conduct of a peaceful , transparent and credible Local Government Council Elections , the Commission did consult widely and resolved as follows ; “that the election of 27 LGA Chairmen and 305 Councillors has been rescheduled to hold on Saturday 14th November 2026 , having considered the earlier slated 7th November, 2026 as unrealistic .
”That the leadership of the registered political parties are hereby requested to approach the headquarters of the Commission at No 21 Orlu Road Owerri for the collection of the Election Timetable and Guidelines accordingly .
”That in line with the provision (s) of the Electoral Act 2022 as amended , the Commission , hereby , inform the political parties of its readiness to observe their respective primary election for both the Chairmen and Councillorship aspirants” .
The Commission reiterated their commitments to all the political parties and their respective aspirants of its resolve to foster a level playing ground that will usher in a democratically elected Council Administration at the grassroots .
They also solicited for understanding and cooperation of all critical stakeholders .
