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Local elections: five councils to watch this week
The results will offer the clearest signal yet on the national mood.
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By Amara Okonkwo
Newsmonger
Published July 5, 2026Updated July 5, 2026 1 min read 3K views
Turnout is expected to be higher than at the last cycle.
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