Politics
Uncertainty Looms Over Imo LGA Election, Aspirants In Limbo
Concerns are mounting among chairmanship and councillorship aspirants over the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming local government election in Imo State.
Despite the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC) announcing September 21, 2024, as the date for the polls, aspirants who have been waiting for the polls since 2018 are expressing mixed feelings.
The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in the State had lamented that ISIEC has not officially communicated the election date to political parties, which violates the electoral law.
Leading opposition parties, the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA and Labour Party, LP, have expressed strong concerns over the lack of notification, with APGA Chairman John Iwuala describing the situation as “unacceptable”.
ISIEC’s failure to publicly release guidelines and modalities for the polls has added to the uncertainty, leaving aspirants in the dark.
The Commission’s silence on whether to use INEC or ISIEC wards for the polls has further complicated the situation.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had announced its non-participation in the polls, while some aspirants in other political parties have lost confidence in the process.
Aspirants who purchased Expression Of Interest Forms as far back as 2018 in some political parties are frustrated, with one chairmanship aspirant from Isu LGA stating that ISIEC has consistently played on aspirants’ emotions for years.
He added that the lack of political will from key players and stakeholders has cast a shadow over the election’s feasibility.
Most aspirants who spoke anonymously to Ekwutosblog urged ISIEC to provide more clarity and transparency to ensure a credible and successful election.
They fear another possible postponement or cancellation due to the uncertainty surrounding the polls.
ISIEC Chairman, Charles Ejiogu, had in a statement while announcing the date of the election, stated that “election guidelines and other details can be collected from the headquarters of Imo State Electoral Commission in Owerri”
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced the postponement of the proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 General Election.
This follows a meeting with the Resident Electoral Commissioners, RECs, on Friday, April 10.
A statement signed by INEC’s National Commissioner, Chairman, Informationa and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, said
“the voter revalidation exercise is a critical component of the Commission’s mandate to maintain a credible and up-to-date National Register of Voters.
It is designed to verify and review existing voter records, ensure the accuracy of personal data, eliminate duplicate and ineligible entries, and strengthen the overall integrity of the voter register.
The exercise also aims to provide an opportunity for registered voters to confirm their details and make necessary corrections where required.
INEC remains committed to the conduct of free, fair, credible, and inclusive elections.”
Following the just conducted ADC Congress, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ideato South Local Government Area, Imo State, has announced its new leadership team. The team, led by Chairman Hon. Eze Chijioke, includes:
– Chairman: Hon. Eze Chijioke
– Secretary: Chief Duru Maurice
– Youth Leader: Mr. Obinwanne Okwara
– Woman Leader: Mrs. Anueyiagu Ogechi
– Organizing Secretary: Hon. Godian Egemba
The team is expected to lead the party to victory in future elections.
Politics
ADC Owerri Municipal Gets New Chairman: Hon. Success Opara Emerges Amidst State Leadership Tussle
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Owerri Municipal, Imo State, has concluded its Local Government Area Congress, with Hon. Success Opara emerging as the new Chairman. The congress, conducted in all wards across Owerri Municipal, saw party faithfuls voting for Opara, who is expected to lead the party to victory in future elections.
However, there’s an ongoing leadership tussle within the Imo State ADC, with Chief Emmanuel Amushie claiming to be the authentic state chairman, recognized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). On the other hand, Prof. James Okoroma has also been declared the authentic state chairman by the national leadership of the ADC.
Furthermore the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed the faction led by Prof. James Okoroma as the recognized leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Imo State, as of April 9, 2026. INEC recognizes only the Amuchie-led Executive as the lawful and legitimate leadership of the ADC in Imo State.
The removal follows a Court of Appeal ruling directing parties to maintain the status quo pending the determination of a substantive suit before the Federal High Court. INEC has also suspended recognition of all leadership factions of the ADC until the court reaches a final decision.
INEC postpones nationwide voter revalidation until after 2027 elections
ADC Congress Ideato South: New Leadership Team Emerges
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