ISIEC announces Nov 14 2026 as new date for Imo Local Government elections. 27 Chairmen, 305 Councillors. Chairman Charles Ejiogu. Stakeholders meeting Rockview Owerri.
*BREAKING NEWS: ISIEC Announces November 14 as New Date for Imo Local Government Elections*
*By Ambrose Nwaogwugwu | November 03, 2026 | Imo Media Hub*
The *Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC)* has officially announced *Saturday, November 14, 2026*, as the new date for the conduct of the postponed Local Government Council elections across the 27 Local Government Areas of Imo State.
The announcement was contained in a press release signed by the Chairman of the Commission, *Chief Charles Ejiogu, JP*, following extensive consultations with critical stakeholders, including the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and registered political parties.
According to the Commission, the decision followed the stakeholders' meeting 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.
The Commission explained that the earlier proposed date of *November 7, 2026*, was considered unrealistic, necessitating the rescheduling of the exercise to *November 14*.
*What ISIEC Will Conduct:*
The elections will produce:
- *27 Local Government Council Chairmen*
- *305 Councillors* across the state
*Next Steps for Political Parties:*
ISIEC has consequently 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 Commission further declared its readiness to observe the respective primary elections of political parties for chairmanship and councillorship aspirants in accordance with the applicable electoral laws.
*ISIEC Assurance:*
Reaffirming its commitment to conducting peaceful, transparent, free and credible elections, ISIEC assured political parties, aspirants and the electorate of a level playing field that would guarantee the emergence of democratically elected administrations at the grassroots.
The Commission also appealed for the understanding and cooperation of all stakeholders towards the successful conduct of the November 14 council elections.
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