AWKA – Approximately 2.8 million registered voters in Anambra State are heading to the polls today, November 8, to elect a governor in a closely watched contest.
The election features 16 candidates, including the incumbent, Professor Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). He faces challengers from major parties such as Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Sir Paul Chukwuma of the Young Progressives Party (YPP).
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has deployed officials and materials across the state’s 5,718 polling units. Reports from various locations, including Awka South and Nnewi North, indicate that ad-hoc staff have begun setting up for the day’s exercise.
This election is the first to be conducted under the leadership of INEC’s new Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan. The commission has assured the public of a smooth process, utilizing 6,879 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) devices and over 24,000 ad-hoc staff.
Polls are scheduled to open at 8:30 a.m. local time.
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