The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has delivered all non-sensitive materials ahead of the November 8, 2025, governorship election in Anambra State.
Acting Chairman of INEC, May Agbamuche-Mbu, disclosed this yesterday during the third quarterly consultative meeting with leaders of political parties at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
Agbamuche-Mbu, who recently assumed leadership following the exit of Prof Mahmood Yakubu, said INEC had completed 10 out of the 13 activities outlined in the election timetable, adding that arrangements for the remaining tasks were on course.
The acting chairman assured that the commission remained committed to transparency and adherence to the schedule, stressing that political parties must also comply with the campaign deadline of November 6, 2025.
The outstanding activities include the publication of notice of poll slated for October 25, the last day for campaigns is November 6 and the date of the election, which is November 8.
She said, “The commission has been working assiduously and making arrangements for the successful conduct of the election and has had engagements with security agencies at national, state and local council levels. All non-sensitive materials for the election have been delivered to the State while voter education and sensitisation are ongoing.”
According to her, INEC had conducted successful by-elections in 12 states in August and was preparing for subsequent polls, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections slated for February 21, 2026, as well as the Ekiti and Osun governorship elections scheduled for June and August 2026, respectively.
Agbamuche-Mbu also revealed that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), which resumed nationwide in August, recorded an impressive turnout, saying the development was proof of Nigerians’ confidence in the electoral process.
Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Yusuf Dantalle, congratulated the acting INEC chairman on her appointment and pledged the council’s cooperation in consolidating democratic gains. He urged the commission to build on the legacies of Yakubu and ensure credible elections, beginning with the Anambra poll.
The litmus test of the new leadership, he added, is the Anambra governorship election, which success would set the tone for upcoming polls. Dantalle called on the National Assembly to expedite action on electoral reforms, including proposals by IPAC to scrap State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs), reserve special seats for women, restore funding for political parties, and establish an electoral offences commission.
