The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the Anambra State governorship election for Saturday, November 8, 2025.
INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made the announcement during the commission’s quarterly consultative meeting with political parties in Abuja on Thursday.
Yakubu explained that the date was set in accordance with Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act 2022, which mandates INEC to issue a notice of elections at least 360 days before the election.
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He noted that the last governorship election in Anambra was held on November 6, 2021, and that it is now time to prepare for the next election.
“Consequently, the Commission has approved that the 2025 Anambra State Governorship election will hold on Saturday, 8th November 2025,” Yakubu stated.
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According to the INEC timetable, the official notice of the election will be published on November 13, 2024.
Party primaries will take place between March 20 and April 10, 2025, while the portal for candidate nominations will open on April 18 and close on May 12, 2025.
The final list of candidates is expected to be released on June 9, 2025, with campaigns officially starting two days later, on June 11.
Campaigning will continue until November 6, 2025, just two days before the election.
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Yakubu also mentioned that voting will occur across all 5,720 polling units in the state, and that further details on electoral activities, including voter registration, transfer processes, and replacement of PVCs, will be shared soon.
The Chairman urged political parties to align their timetables with INEC’s schedule to ensure smooth coordination for monitoring primaries and campaign activities.
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In addition, Yakubu provided updates on the Ondo governorship election, noting that INEC has completed 10 out of 13 scheduled activities for that election.
The remaining tasks include publishing the notice of poll, the final campaign day, and election day.
He also highlighted the commencement of PVC distribution in Ondo State following the most recent voter registration exercise.
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Meanwhile, Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) Chairman, Yusuf Dantalle, emphasized the need for INEC to improve its performance in the upcoming Ondo State election.
He called on all stakeholders to participate in voter education, ensure a transparent election process, and alleviate the hardships faced by many Nigerians to boost voter participation.
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Dantalle urged political parties to focus on issue-based campaigns and avoid divisive politics, stressing the importance of credible, peaceful elections that meet international standards.
