The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) on Friday released a revised timetable for the 2026 local government elections.
ENSIEC Chairman, Prof. Christian Ngwu, presented the updated schedule to journalists in Enugu on Saturday
Ngwu said the framework outlines activities leading to elections on Sept. 26 and re-run polls on Oct. 10.
He explained the adjustments followed the repeal of the Electoral Act 2022 and the enactment of the Electoral Act 2026.
“The revised timetable aligns with the new law and other relevant statutes guiding elections in the state,” he said.
He recalled ENSIEC earlier issued a notice on August 20, 2025 alongside an initial timetable. According to him, party primaries will hold from January 23 to May 26.
“Campaigns will begin on April 29 and end on September 25, 24 hours before polling,” Prof. Ngwu added.
He said the submission of nomination forms closes on May 29, while candidates’ particulars will be published on June 19.
“The final list of candidates will be released on July 27,” he stated.
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Prof. Ngwu added that submission of polling agents ends on Aug. 31, while the official notice of poll comes on September 11.
He confirmed elections will hold on September 26, with voting from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. using the open secret ballot system.
“In case of inconclusive results, re-run elections will be conducted on Oct. 10,” he said.
Prof. Ngwu stressed the timetable was issued under the commission’s constitutional mandate and in compliance with the Electoral Act, 2026.
