LG Election: Imo APC Pegs Chairmanship, Councillorship Forms To N3m, N1m

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2 years ago

July 13, 2024

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State has announced the commencement of the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for the upcoming Local Government Council Elections.

The announcement was made by the State Party Chairman, Hon. MacDonald Ebere, during a stakeholders’ meeting on Friday, July 12, 2024.

The forms are to be sold at N1,000,000 for Councilorship and N3,000,000 for Chairmanship.

Hon. Ebere emphasized the party’s commitment to a transparent electoral process, stating that the election will be free and fair.

He said the party has not endorsed any sole aspirant or candidate, and the election will be left to the decision of the people.

Regarding zoning arrangements, Ebere noted that the party does not have an official stance, and leaders of affected localities are encouraged to harmonize and select candidates of their choice.

Ebere assured that under Governor Uzodimma’s leadership, the APC would maintain a credible electoral process.

He urged all Chairmanship and Councilorship aspirants to engage actively with their grassroots supporters.

According to him, the bank account number for payment will be posted on the notice board at the State Party Secretariat along Owerri/Okigwe Road by the end of the week.

This newspaper gathered that the sales of forms will kick start at the United Bank for Africa (UBA), with the official sale starting from Monday next week and lasting for one week.

Ebere restated the party leadership commitment to a free and fair election, urging all aspirants to engage in a peaceful and issue-based campaign.

INEC postpones nationwide voter revalidation until after 2027 elections

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4 hours ago

April 10, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

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.”

Politics

ADC Congress Ideato South: New Leadership Team Emerges

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10 hours ago

April 10, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

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

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1 day ago

April 9, 2026

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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.