- Yakubu stated that the decision is in accordance with Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act 2022
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the Anambra governorship election for November 8, 2025.
The announcement was made by INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, during a consultative meeting with political parties in Abuja.
Yakubu stated that the decision is in accordance with Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act 2022, which mandates that the commission issue an election notice at least 360 days prior to the election date.
“The last governorship election in Anambra State was held on November 6, 2021, and by the effluxion of time, the next governorship election will take place in 2025,” he said.
Yakubu confirmed that the formal notice for the election will be published on November 13, 2024. Political parties will conduct their primaries between March 20 and April 10, 2025, while the candidate nomination portal will be open from April 18 to May 12, 2025. The final list of candidates will be published on June 9, 2025, and campaigns will run from June 11, 2025, until November 6, 2025.
The election will take place across all 5,720 polling units in Anambra State on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
Yakubu added that INEC would soon provide further details on other electoral activities, such as voter registration, transfers, and replacement of lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). The full timetable and schedule of activities will be made available on INEC’s website and social media platforms.
Political parties were urged to align their schedules with INEC’s timetable to ensure proper planning and avoid last-minute complications in meeting deadlines.