Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has given his approval for the appointment of Sole Administrators for all 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state.

This decision comes as the Governor announced plans to conduct elections in the 27 LGAs within the next 60 days.

Governor Uzodimma’s announcement was made through a statement issued in Owerri on Monday by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hon. Mbadiwe Declan Emelumba.

The appointment of Sole Administrators is aimed at ensuring the successful organization of credible local government elections across the state.

Among the newly appointed Sole Administrators include Hon Okoroike Chika for Isiala Mbano LGA,

Dr. Obi Emeka for Onuimo LGA,

Sir.Acho Ashiegb for Okigwe,

Barr. Obioma Ehirim for Obowo,

Chief Uche Nwodu for Ehime Mbano.

Others include Chief.Onyeaju Princewill for Ohaji/Egbema,

Dr. Abiaziem Chima for Oguta LGA,

Barr. Chukwuma Godson Onyema for Ihitte/Uboma,

Hon Okwaraigwe Nnamdi for Oru East LGA among others.

According to the official statement, the appointments are with immediate effect.