Governor Charles Soludo has declared Friday a work-free day for Anambra civil servants to allow them to travel for Saturday’s governorship election.
The Anambra State Government has declared Friday, November 7, 2025, a work-free day for all civil servants ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.
The announcement was made in Awka through a statement issued by Theodora Igwegbe, the Head of Service (HoS), on Thursday.
Ms. Igwegbe confirmed that Governor Charles Soludo approved the directive to allow state workers travel to their respective polling areas.
She said the move is aimed at encouraging the active participation of public servants in the electoral process, describing voting as both a civic duty and a crucial contribution to democracy and good governance.
According to her, the governor’s decision reflects his administration’s commitment to ensuring that every eligible voter, including civil servants, participates fully in choosing the next leader of the state.
“All civil servants are encouraged to travel to their registered voting locations to perform their civic responsibility,” she said.
The HoS also directed all permanent secretaries, heads of ministries, departments, and agencies to communicate the governor’s order to their subordinates and ensure strict compliance.
Ms. Igwegbe further noted that the government expects the state workforce to uphold peace and order during the election period.
Observers believe the gesture could improve voter turnout in Saturday’s election, which features top contenders including Nicholas Ukachukwu, George Moghalu, and Jude Ezenwafor.
The Anambra election is expected to be keenly contested as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) continues preparations to ensure a free, fair, and credible process.
Political analysts say Soludo’s directive could reduce voter apathy, which has been a major challenge in previous state elections.