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Enugu gears up for local government elections
Written By: Emmanuel Ikhenebome
05 Sep 2025 01:48 AM
Enugu, Nigeria – The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) has announced that elections for the state’s 17 Local Government Councils will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
The polls will fill 17 chairmanship seats and 260 ward councillorship positions across the state, marking a significant step in strengthening grassroots democracy in Enugu.
In a statement issued by ENSIEC Chairman, Prof. Christian Ngwu, the commission urged registered political parties and the public to prepare for the upcoming elections.
“The election will be conducted in line with the Electoral Act 2022 and the Enugu State Electoral Law, ensuring a free, fair, and transparent process,” Ngwu said.
He advised political parties to obtain the election timetable and guidelines from ENSIEC’s headquarters in Enugu to facilitate their preparations, including the collection of nomination forms.
The announcement follows a precedent set by previous local government elections in Enugu, such as the September 21, 2024, polls, which faced challenges like low voter turnout and delays in the arrival of election materials, as reported by ActionAid Nigeria.
ENSIEC is expected to address these issues to ensure a smoother process in 2026.
The commission has emphasized its commitment to adhering to legal frameworks and court directives, referencing a 2024 court ruling that mandated timely elections to prevent the collapse of local government administration.
The polls will fill 17 chairmanship seats and 260 ward councillorship positions across the state, marking a significant step in strengthening grassroots democracy in Enugu.
In a statement issued by ENSIEC Chairman, Prof. Christian Ngwu, the commission urged registered political parties and the public to prepare for the upcoming elections.
“The election will be conducted in line with the Electoral Act 2022 and the Enugu State Electoral Law, ensuring a free, fair, and transparent process,” Ngwu said.
He advised political parties to obtain the election timetable and guidelines from ENSIEC’s headquarters in Enugu to facilitate their preparations, including the collection of nomination forms.
The announcement follows a precedent set by previous local government elections in Enugu, such as the September 21, 2024, polls, which faced challenges like low voter turnout and delays in the arrival of election materials, as reported by ActionAid Nigeria.
ENSIEC is expected to address these issues to ensure a smoother process in 2026.
The commission has emphasized its commitment to adhering to legal frameworks and court directives, referencing a 2024 court ruling that mandated timely elections to prevent the collapse of local government administration.
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