# Imo State local government election dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/imo-state-local-government-election-dispute
> Updated: 2026-09-26T15:46:51.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC) scheduled local government elections for September 26, 2026, to fill 27 chairmanship and 305 ward councillorship positions. The announcement was met with immediate opposition from the Forum of Political Parties State Chairmen, who dismissed the two-week notice as an illegal “movie script” and accused officials of backdating documents to fabricate legal compliance.

Following legal challenges filed by the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the Imo State Government indefinitely postponed the elections. The plaintiffs allege that the electoral processes failed to meet statutory requirements. The state government stated it would await judicial resolution, with court hearings adjourned until October 30, 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Imo State postpones local government elections indefinitely

Imo State has indefinitely postponed its local government elections scheduled for September 26, 2026, due to lawsuits filed by the APGA and NDC challenging the electoral process.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/imo-state-postpones-local-government-elections-indefinitely

### 2026-09-12: Imo State local government elections scheduled for September 26

Imo State's electoral commission has scheduled local government elections for September 26, 2026, a move met with fierce rejection and threats of legal action from political party leaders.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/imo-state-local-government-elections-scheduled-for-september-26

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