The Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed that a total of 2,802,790 registered voters are expected to participate in the Anambra governorship election scheduled for Saturday 8 November 2025.
The commission said the final voter register has been approved ahead of the poll to ensure a transparent and credible process.
INEC disclosed that arrangements have been concluded for the deployment of 24,000 personnel and election materials to 5,718 polling units, 326 ward collation centres, 21 local government collation centres and the state collation centre located in Awka. The commission noted that the deployment plan was designed to ensure seamless conduct of the election across all parts of the state.
Speaking at the signing of the Peace Accord for the off cycle election at the International Conference Centre in Awka, INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan restated the commission’s readiness to curb vote buying. He cautioned individuals or groups planning to influence voters with money to reconsider, saying those involved would face the full weight of the law. He said “any attempt to subvert the will of the people will be firmly confronted within the strong hands of the law.”
Amupitan revealed that the Inter Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security has put in place strong security arrangements to safeguard voters and materials. He explained that the Nigeria Police Force would deploy 45,000 personnel while the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps would deploy 10,250 officers with other agencies also participating in the joint operation for election security.
The INEC Chairman stressed the need for genuine commitment to the peace accord by all political parties and candidates. He said “it is not the signatures on this document that guarantee peace, it is the genuine commitment to honouring its provisions.” He added that without peace “our personnel and materials will be at risk and the credibility of the process undermined.”
He commended the National Peace Committee for promoting peaceful elections in Nigeria and expressed confidence that with the support of community leaders, traditional rulers, religious institutions, civil society groups and the media the Anambra poll would be peaceful and credible.
