By Our Reporter
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all 17 local government area chairmanship seats in the Enugu State local government elections held on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) announced the results on Sunday at its headquarters in Enugu.
ENSIEC Chairman, Prof. Christian Ngwu, declared the APC candidates elected chairmen of the 17 local government areas, bringing the chairmanship aspect of the council elections to an end.
The declared winners are Ugochukwu Nwanjoku in Aninri; Okolo Uchenna Joseph in Awgu; Beloved Dan Anike in Enugu East; Onoh Ibenaku in Enugu North; and Caleb Ani in Enugu South.
Others are Vitalis Chinedu Ngwu in Ezeagu; Martin Amadieze in Igbo Etiti; Chris Onyekachi Simon in Igbo Eze North; Ugo Ferdinand Ukwueze in Igbo Eze South; and Ani Brendan Emeka in Isi-Uzo.
Engr. Mike Ogbuekwe emerged winner in Nkanu East, while John Ogbodo won in Nkanu West and Jude Chinedu Asogwa was declared winner in Nsukka.
In the remaining local government areas, Anyaegbudike Greg won in Oji River; Ezeoha Innocent in Udenu; Agu Hyginus in Udi; and Ezeukwu Chijioke in Uzo-Uwani.
Declaring the results, Ngwu commended residents of the state for participating in the elections, saying their involvement contributed to the electoral process.
He also praised security agencies, civil society organisations and the media for their roles in the conduct of the elections.
The ENSIEC chairman congratulated the successful candidates and urged them to see their victories as a call to service and an opportunity to serve the people of their respective local government areas.
The commission subsequently presented certificates of return to the 17 newly elected council chairmen.