The Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC) has fixed September 26, 2026, for the conduct of elections into the 27 local government areas of the state.
The commission announced the date as part of preparations for the local government elections, which will determine chairmen and councillors across the state.
The exercise is expected to involve political parties participating in the local government contest and eligible voters across the state’s electoral wards.
ISIEC is responsible for organising and conducting elections into the local government councils in Imo State in accordance with the relevant electoral laws.
The commission is expected to release further details on the timetable and guidelines for the election as preparations intensify.
Political parties and their candidates are also expected to commence or intensify mobilisation ahead of the poll, with campaigns likely to focus on local development, infrastructure and other issues affecting residents.
The September 26 date places the political parties and candidates on a clear timeline as they prepare their structures and supporters for the council elections.
The exercise will also provide an opportunity for residents to participate directly in choosing representatives at the grassroots level.
With the election date now fixed, attention is expected to shift to the conduct of campaigns, voter mobilisation and the security arrangements that will be put in place to ensure a peaceful and credible exercise.
The commission and other stakeholders will therefore face the task of ensuring that the September 26 poll is conducted in an atmosphere that allows eligible voters to freely exercise their franchise and that the outcome reflects the choices made at the grassroots.
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