The APC South East Integrity Movement has called on Governor Hope Uzodimma to explain the indefinite postponement of local government elections in Imo State. The group expressed concern that the council elections were postponed after preparations had been completed, raising questions about the reasons behind the decision. In a statement issued in Enugu on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the group urged the governor to clarify the circumstances surrounding the postponement.
The APC group, signed by Chijioke Afamefuna, questioned why the state government would suspend the exercise at that stage without providing a satisfactory explanation. The group also warned that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would not tolerate any form of anti-party activity by its members ahead of the 2027 general elections. This warning comes as the party prepares for the upcoming elections.
The movement urged the APC national leadership to investigate the development and ensure that the party’s interests were protected in the state. The group said the party would not condone actions by any of its members that could undermine its electoral prospects or strengthen the position of opposition parties. Members are expected to remain committed to the party’s decisions and objectives.
The postponement of the local government elections has implications for the APC’s political structures in Imo, particularly its preparations for the 2027 elections. The group cited the Supreme Court’s July 2024 judgment on local government autonomy, which emphasized the importance of elected council administrations. The judgment has significant implications for local government administration across the country.
The APC South East Integrity Movement appealed to the Federal Government, the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Finance, and the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission to ensure that local government funds were administered in line with the court’s position. The group argued that local government allocations should not be channelled through caretaker arrangements. Instead, elected council officials should be in place to manage local government affairs.
The dispute over local government administration in Osun State, where the handling of statutory allocations became a subject of controversy following the February 2025 council elections and subsequent legal proceedings, was also referenced. The group urged the APC to uphold its position on local government autonomy and apply the same principles consistently across states, irrespective of the political party in control.
The APC South East Integrity Movement’s concerns over the Imo council poll suspension and warning against anti-party activities highlight the ongoing challenges facing the party as it prepares for the 2027 general elections. The group’s statement emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in the party’s operations and the importance of upholding the principles of local government autonomy.
Key points
- APC South East Integrity Movement questions Imo council poll suspension
- Group warns against anti-party activities ahead of 2027 general elections
- Movement cites Supreme Court’s July 2024 judgment on local government autonomy
