Imo Postpones Local Government Election Indefinitely

The Imo State Independent Electoral Commission has postponed indefinitely the local government election scheduled for November 7, 2026. Chairman Chief Charles Ejiogu announced the decision at a stakeholders meeting in Owerri on Saturday but gave no specific reason, saying a new date, timetable and guidelines would be announced as soon as possible. The poll was originally scheduled for September 26 but was delayed because of litigation. Ejiogu pledged a level playing field for political parties and said the commission was working with security agencies on election safety.