ISIEC invites applications for Ad-hoc electoral personnel for Nov 14, 2026 Imo LGA election. Vacancies for LG Returning Officers, Ward Returning Officers, Presiding Officers, APOs and Poll Clerks. Deadline Nov 7. See how to apply on Imo Media Hub.
The Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC) has announced the recruitment of Ad-hoc Electoral Personnel for the conduct of the 2026 Local Government Elections scheduled for Saturday, 14th November, 2026 across the twenty-seven (27) Local Government Areas of Imo State.
The announcement was made in a Public Notice issued by the Commission and monitored by Imo Media Hub on Wednesday, 4th November, 2026.
According to ISIEC, the Commission hereby invites applications from suitably qualified, competent and credible persons for recruitment as Ad-hoc Electoral personnel for the 2026 Local Government Elections.
Categories Of Personnel Required
ISIEC said the categories of personnel required include:
1. Local Government Returning Officers (LGROs)
2. Ward Returning Officers (WROs)
3. Presiding Officers (POs)
4. Assistant Presiding Officers (APOs)
5. Poll Clerks (PCs)
These officers will be deployed across the 27 LGAs of Imo State including Owerri Municipal, Owerri North, Owerri West, Aboh Mbaise, Ahiazu Mbaise, Ezinihitte Mbaise, Ngor Okpala, Ikeduru, Mbaitoli, Obowo, Okigwe, Onuimo, Isiala Mbano, Ehime Mbano, Ihitte Uboma, Isu, Njaba, Nwangele, Nkwerre, Orlu, Orsu, Oru East, Oru West, Oguta, Ideato North, Ideato South and Ohaji/Egbema.
Qualifications And Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
1. Possess the requisite academic qualifications and relevant experience for the position applied for.
2. Be persons of unquestionable character.
3. Be physically and mentally fit to undertake electoral assignments.
4. Demonstrate the ability to read, write, communicate effectively and maintain accurate electoral records.
5. Be willing to undergo mandatory training and comply strictly with the Commission's electoral guidelines and operational directives.
6. Demonstrate impartiality, discipline, transparency and commitment to credible elections.
7. Be available for the entire period of electoral engagement, including training, election-day duties and submission of election materials and reports.
ISIEC stressed that only credible persons with integrity will be considered, as the Commission is committed to conducting a free, fair and transparent election on November 14.
How To Apply For ISIEC Ad-Hoc Jobs
Interested and qualified applicants are required to submit their applications, indicating the positions they wish to be considered for, together with photocopies of their relevant academic credentials, curriculum vitae and other supporting documents.
Applications should be submitted to the office of the Secretary, Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC).
Application Deadline - Very Important
The deadline for submission of applications is on or before Saturday, 7th November, 2026.
Applicants are advised to submit early and ensure they indicate clearly the position they are applying for, their LGA and ward, and attach all required documents.
Why This Recruitment Matters For Imo
The 2026 Imo Local Government election will be conducted in all 27 LGAs. The Ad-hoc staff to be recruited will play a key role in ensuring that voting, counting and collation of results are done transparently.
Political stakeholders, observers and voters in Imo State have been urged to support ISIEC to deliver a credible poll. The Commission had earlier postponed the Nov 7th Council Election and announced November 14 as the new date.
Imo Media Hub will continue to provide updates on ISIEC recruitment, training dates, list of shortlisted candidates and election guidelines.
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This report originally appeared on Imo Media Hub - www.imomediahub.org. Source: ISIEC Public Notice
