INEC announces date for Anambra governorship election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set the date for the upcoming Anambra State governorship election.

INEC National Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, revealed on Thursday, October 17, that the election will be held on Saturday, 8th November 2025.

Speaking to representatives of political parties at INEC headquarters in Abuja, Yakubu reminded stakeholders that the last governorship election in Anambra took place on 6th November 2021, and the next election is due by the expiration of the current governor’s term.

Political parties are now expected to prepare for the scheduled election.

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

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

“The candidate nomination portal will open at 9.00 am on 18th April 2025 and close at 6.00 pm on 12th May 2025. The final list of candidates will be published on 9th June 2025.

“Campaign in public by political parties will commence on 11th June 2025 and end at midnight of Thursday 6th November 2025. Voting will take place in all the 5,720 Polling Units across the State on Saturday 8th November 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.”