The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially issued a notice for the Anambra 2025 governorship election, scheduled for November 8, 2025.
The announcement fulfills the requirement of the Electoral Act, 2010 (as amended), which mandates the electoral body to give public notice ahead of any gubernatorial election.
INEC’s Public Relations Officer in Anambra State, Ugomma Lechukwu, briefed journalists in Awka on Sunday, confirming the commencement of electoral procedures.
She explained that the poll would begin at 8:30 a.m. and close by 2:30 p.m.
According to her, only voters with valid voter cards whose names appear on the register will be eligible to vote in their respective polling units.
Lechukwu said the notice is an important step toward ensuring transparency and compliance with Nigeria’s electoral laws.
“Notice is hereby given that election to the office of the governorship shall be held on November 8, 2025,” she stated.
Sources at the INEC state office told reporters that the commission is finalizing logistics and security arrangements in collaboration with relevant agencies to guarantee a peaceful and credible exercise.
The Anambra 2025 governorship election is expected to be one of the most competitive in recent years, with 16 candidates officially cleared to contest by the electoral body.
Out of the 16 candidates, two are women, while 14 are men.
Political observers note that the poll will serve as a critical test for Nigeria’s electoral credibility ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Many parties have already begun grassroots mobilization as the campaign period approaches.
Security agencies are also expected to deploy personnel across the state to prevent disruptions, given the region’s history of election-day tension and voter apathy.
INEC officials have urged citizens to verify their voter registration status through the official portal and collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) early to avoid last-minute challenges.
Analysts believe the upcoming election will determine the political direction of Anambra State for the next four years and could influence the balance of power in the South-East geopolitical zone.
The electoral commission reaffirmed its readiness to conduct a credible, free, and fair poll, stressing that election materials and technology will be fully tested before election day.
As the countdown continues, political parties are expected to intensify campaigns, while civil society groups prepare to monitor compliance with the Electoral Act and INEC guidelines.