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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says all non-sensitive materials for the November 8, 2025, governorship election in Anambra State have been delivered, as preparations enter their final phase.
Acting Chairman of the Commission, May Agbamuche-Mbu, made the disclosure yesterday in Abuja during a quarterly consultative meeting with political party leaders.
Agbamuche-Mbu, who recently stepped into the role following the exit of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, noted that the Commission has successfully completed ten out of thirteen activities in the election timetable. She added that work on the remaining tasks — including the publication of notice of poll on October 25, campaign closure on November 6, and the election day on November 8 — is progressing as planned.
“The Commission has been working assiduously and has met with security agencies across all levels to ensure a smooth exercise,” she said. “All non-sensitive materials have been delivered to Anambra, and voter education and sensitisation are ongoing.”
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She also highlighted that INEC had successfully conducted by-elections across 12 states in August and is preparing for upcoming polls, including the FCT Area Council elections on February 21, 2026, and the Ekiti and Osun governorship elections in June and August 2026, respectively.
Agbamuche-Mbu further revealed that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), which resumed nationwide in August, had recorded strong participation — a sign, she said, of growing public confidence in the electoral process.
On his part, Yusuf Dantalle, Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), congratulated Agbamuche-Mbu on her appointment and pledged the council’s partnership in strengthening electoral integrity.
He described the Anambra governorship election as the first major test for the new INEC leadership, adding that its credibility would set the tone for future polls.
Dantalle also urged the National Assembly to fast-track ongoing electoral reforms — including IPAC’s proposals to abolish State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs), create special seats for women, restore party funding, and establish an electoral offences commission.
