AWKA – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of sensitive materials for the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Awka.
The distribution is being conducted under the supervision of the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Elizabeth Agwu, and monitored by party agents amid tight security .
Dr. Agwu assured that INEC is fully prepared for a smooth and credible exercise and urged voters to participate fully. “People should come out and vote. Do not assume that your vote will not count or that a preferred candidate has already won,” she stated .
Security has been significantly scaled up for the poll, with the police deployment increased to 55,000 personnel to protect the 5,718 polling units across the state . Police Commissioner Abayomi Shogunle assured residents that the reinforcement aims to ensure a safe environment for voters and officials .
A total of 2.8 million registered voters are eligible to decide among 16 candidates, including incumbent Governor Chukwuma Soludo of the APGA, who is seeking re-election .
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