By Our Correspondent
The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) has announced that political party primaries for the 2026 Local Government Election will commence on December 18, 2025, and conclude on February 16, 2026.
Addressing leaders of registered political parties in Awka on Thursday, ANSIEC Chairman, Genevieve Osakwe, said the primaries would be closely monitored by commission officials.
She warned that any exercise conducted without proper notice or outside the Commission’s knowledge would not be recognised.
According to the timetable, political parties will collect and submit nomination forms in February, while the screening of candidates will take place in late February and early March.
The final list of candidates will be published on April 1, 2026, which also marks the official commencement of political campaigns.
Osakwe urged political parties to nominate credible candidates and conduct issue-based campaigns, assuring stakeholders of ANSIEC’s commitment to delivering a free, fair and credible election.
Party representatives, led by IPAC Chairman, Comrade Uche Ugwoji, welcomed the timetable and pledged their cooperation with the Commission.
The 2026 Local Government Election is scheduled to hold on August 29, 2026, across the 21 local government areas of Anambra State.
