The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced November 8, 2025, as the date for the off-cycle governorship election in Anambra state in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022.
Announcing this at a meeting with leaders of political parties in Thursday, INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu said a formal notice for the election will be published on 13th November 2024.
Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 requires INEC to issue the notice for elections not later than 360 days before the date of the election. This applies to the General as well as Off-Cycle governorship elections.
The INEC chairman said the commission expects the political parties to conduct its primaries between 20th March 2025 and 10th April 2025, while the candidate nomination portal will open at 9.00 am on 18th April 2025 and close at 6.00 pm on 12th May 2025.
He said further that the final list of candidates will be published on 9th June 2025. Campaigns in public by political parties will commence on 11th June 2025 and end at midnight on Thursday 6th November 2025.
The Electoral umpire explained that in the coming weeks, the Commission will provide details of other electoral activities, including the registration of new voters, transfer of voters, and the replacement of lost or damaged PVCs.
He said: “A detailed Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2025 Anambra State Governorship election will be uploaded to our website and social media platforms before the end of this meeting. Hard copies will also be made available to you shortly.”
Prof Yakubu asked political parties to use the INEC Timetable to come up with your own Timetable and Schedule of Activities to enable us to work together and plan better for the deployment of personnel and resources for the monitoring of your party primaries and campaign activities.
He said: “By doing so, you will avoid the last minute rush with the attendant inability to meet deadlines. We will discuss this important matter at this meeting.”