The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the forthcoming Anambra State Governorship Election, scheduled for November 8, 2025, will take place in 5,718 out of the 5,720 polling units across the state.
According to the Commission, two polling units will be excluded from the exercise because they currently have no registered voters.
This was disclosed by the INEC National Commissioner supervising Anambra and Chairman of the Commission’s Tenders Board Committee, Dr Kenneth Ikeagu, during a readiness assessment visit by a delegation from INEC headquarters, Abuja.
Ikeagu said INEC had achieved “99 per cent operational preparedness” for the governorship election.
“We came all the way from Abuja to conduct what is called a readiness assessment for the gubernatorial election. We held meetings with critical stakeholders, monitored the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), and we are satisfied with the level of preparedness. We are ready for the election,” he said.
The INEC commissioner assured that elections would hold in all polling units in Ihiala Local Government Area, which had previously been affected by insecurity.
“Security agencies said they have successfully recovered and stabilised areas that were once threatened. However, where challenges persist, INEC has contingency arrangements, including the use of local government collation centres, to ensure that every eligible voter can cast his ballot,” Ikeagu explained.
He added that about 24,000 ad-hoc personnel would be deployed across the state.
On logistics, Ikeagu confirmed that non-sensitive materials had already been distributed to INEC offices across Anambra, while sensitive materials would be delivered 24 hours before the polls.
He said the Commission had signed agreements with transport unions and boat owners for the movement of materials, noting that operators would receive 50% upfront payment and the balance after the election.
He stressed that accreditation would begin at 8:30 a.m., with officials expected to arrive at polling units by 7:00 a.m.
On Saturday, INEC conducted a mock accreditation exercise, which Ikeagu described as successful.
“The Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) functioned effectively; the process took less than a minute per voter. This gives us confidence ahead of the election,” he said.
Commending residents for their peaceful conduct, Ikeagu urged continued collaboration with security agencies.
“I commend Ndi Anambra for the maturity and calm they have displayed. Security is everybody’s business, not just that of the police. Let us all work together to ensure a peaceful and credible election,” he said.
He also reminded voters to collect their PVCs, warning that collection by proxy would not be allowed.
“The election is a shared responsibility. Every voter must take it seriously by collecting his PVCs. After the election, uncollected PVCs will remain available at the local government offices, as they are the property of the individual voter,” he added.
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