INEC Sets Date for Anambra Governorship Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the date for the Anambra governorship election.

This announcement was made by INEC National Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, during a meeting with representatives of political parties at the INEC headquarters in Abuja on Thursday.

The governorship election is scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025.

Yakubu stated, “As you are aware, the last governorship election in Anambra State was held on November 6, 2021. By the effluxion of time, the governorship election is due next year.

“Consequently, the Commission has approved that the 2025 Anambra State Governorship election will hold on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

“In compliance with the mandatory requirement of 360 days, the formal notice for the election will be published on November 13, 2024. Party primaries will occur from March 20, 2025, to April 10, 2025.

“The candidate nomination portal will open at 9:00 AM on April 18, 2025, and close at 6:00 PM on May 12, 2025. The final list of candidates will be published on June 9, 2025.”

He further explained, “Campaigns by political parties will begin on June 11, 2025, and conclude at midnight on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Voting will take place in all 5,720 polling units across the state on Saturday, November 8, 2025.”

“In the coming weeks, the Commission will provide details of other electoral activities, including the registration of new voters, transfer of voters, and the replacement of lost or damaged PVCs.”

“The detailed Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2025 Anambra State Governorship election will be uploaded to our website and social media platforms before the end of this meeting.”

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