The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in all 17 local government areas in the September 26, 2026 council elections in Enugu State. The results were announced by the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) on September 27, 2026. ENSIEC chairman, Prof. Christian Ngwu, declared the 17 APC candidates as elected chairmen of their respective local government areas.
The election results showed that notable winners include Ugochukwu Nwanjoku in Aninri, Okolo Uchenna Joseph in Awgu, and Beloved Dan Anike in Enugu East. Other winners are Onoh Ibenaku in Enugu North, Caleb Ani in Enugu South, Vitalis Chinedu Ngwu in Ezeagu, and Martin Amadieze in Igbo Etiti. The APC candidates won across various local government areas, showcasing a strong party presence.
In addition to the aforementioned winners, Engr. Mike Ogbuekwe was declared the winner in Nkanu East, while John Ogbodo emerged in Nkanu West. Jude Chinedu Asogwa won in Nsukka, Anyaegbudike Greg in Oji River, and Ezeoha Innocent in Udenu. Agu Hyginus in Udi and Ezeukwu Chijioke in Uzo-Uwani also secured victories, completing the APC sweep.
Prof. Christian Ngwu, the ENSIEC chairman, commended the people of Enugu State for their active participation in the elections. He noted that citizens' involvement gave meaning to the electoral process. Ngwu also appreciated the security agencies, civil society organisations, and the media for their contributions to the successful conduct of the elections.
The ENSIEC chairman congratulated the successful candidates and urged them to view their victories as a call to service. He encouraged them to serve the people of their respective local government areas diligently. With the declaration of the 17 results, ENSIEC formally concluded the chairmanship aspect of the September 26 council elections.
Following the declaration of the results, ENSIEC issued certificates of return to the 17 newly elected council chairmen. This marks a significant milestone in the electoral process, as the newly elected chairmen can now assume their positions and begin serving their local government areas.
The APC's sweep of all 17 local government chairmanship seats in Enugu State demonstrates the party's strong presence and popularity in the state. The party's victory is likely to have implications for the state's governance and development, as the elected chairmen will play a crucial role in implementing policies and programs at the local level.
Key points
- - The APC won all 17 local government chairmanship seats in the Enugu State council elections. - The election results were announced by the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) on September 27, 2026. - The newly elected council chairmen have been issued certificates of return by ENSIEC.
