Imo State Government Suspends Local Election Due to Lawsuits
The Imo State Government announced the suspension of the local government election that was scheduled for September 26, citing legal challenges initiated by opposition parties. Hon. Declan Emelumba, the Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, stated that the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) filed lawsuits against the State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC) to prevent the election.
Emelumba noted that the substantive suits have been adjourned until October 30 for hearing. He emphasized that it would be irresponsible for the state government to proceed with the election while these legal issues are unresolved.
The commissioner expressed the government's commitment to conducting the election once the legal impediments are cleared and indicated a desire for a swift resolution to the court proceedings.
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