The Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) has formally set the machinery in motion for the 2027 local government elections, fixing August 28 for voters across the state to elect new council chairmen and councillors.

The commission made this known in its Notice of Election dated October 30, 2026, announcing that elections would be conducted simultaneously across the state’s 31 local government areas.

According to the notice, the exercise will be conducted in accordance with the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission Law 2026 and the Electoral Act 2026.

AKISIEC directed that nomination papers for candidates be submitted at its headquarters, located at 5 Udo Udoma Avenue, Uyo.

The commission also disclosed that the notice had been published in all 31 local government council areas and 369 ward headquarters to formally notify residents and political stakeholders of the election timetable.

It further stated that where a run-off becomes necessary, the supplementary election would take place seven days after the main poll or soon thereafter.

The notice was signed by the Secretary of the Commission.