The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that the upcoming governorship election in Anambra State will be held across 5,718 polling units, two fewer than the total of 5,720 units originally listed.
In a readiness assessment visit by a delegation from INEC headquarters in Abuja, Dr. Kenneth Ikeagu, National Commissioner supervising Anambra and Chairman of INEC’s Tenders Board Committee, provided the update.
He stated that the two polling units excluded had “zero” registered voters and therefore will not participate in the poll.
Operational readiness and logistics
Dr. Ikeagu reported that INEC is 99 % operationally ready for the election scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025.
On logistics, he noted that non-sensitive materials have been delivered to offices across the state, while sensitive materials are slated for delivery 24 hours before election day.
He emphasised agreements with transport unions and vehicle owners to ensure timely material movement.
Security and voter access assurances
The Commission also confirmed that all polling units in previously challenging security areas, such as Ihiala Local Government Area, will be operational this time around. Security agencies have reportedly stabilised certain zones, and contingency arrangements are in place, including alternate collation centres where needed.
Around 24,000 ad-hoc staff will be deployed across the state to support the election process.
Voter registration
Earlier in September, INEC confirmed that 2,802,790 voters are registered and eligible to vote in the Anambra governorship election.
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The fresh arrivals to the register — approximately 140,370 new registrants plus around 5,983 transfers — were added after a cleaning exercise that removed 27,817 duplicate or invalid entries.
The Breakdown
By staging the election in 5,718 polling units instead of the full 5,720, INEC is signalling its readiness to conduct a near-comprehensive exercise, despite the minor exclusion of units with no voters.
The strong logistic and security preparations aim to bolster confidence among voters and stakeholders that the process will be credible and inclusive.
For voters in Anambra, the message is clear: turn out at your polling unit on November 8, ensure you possess your Permanent Voter Card (PVC), and make your vote count — INEC has affirmed the mechanisms are in place.
