The Enugu State Government has announced restrictions on movement ahead of the local government council elections scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026.
The election, being conducted by the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission, ENSIEC, will cover 17 chairmanship and 260 councillorship positions across the state.
The movement restriction is part of security arrangements aimed at ensuring a peaceful and orderly electoral process. Residents have been advised to comply with directives from the authorities and make necessary arrangements ahead of election day.
Seven political parties participating in the election have also signed a peace accord, committing their candidates, officials and supporters to peaceful and non-violent participation before, during and after the poll.
ENSIEC Chairman, Prof. Christian Ngwu, said the commission had put necessary arrangements in place for a hitch-free election and urged political parties and their supporters to respect the electoral process and declared results.
The participating parties include the NDC, BOOT, NRM, ADP, APP, APGA and APC.
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