The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that 6,879 Bimodal Voter Accreditation Systems (BVAS) have been configured and are ready for deployment in the upcoming governorship election in Anambra State, scheduled for Saturday. INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan made this announcement during the 2025 Anambra State Governorship Election Stakeholders’ Meeting, held at the Prof. Dora Akunyili Memorial Centre in Awka on Tuesday. He noted that, of the 13 activities outlined for the election, 11 have already been successfully completed.
The commission has published the names of all 16 candidates participating in the election, emphasizing that only those whose names appear on the list will be allowed to take part. In accordance with the Electoral Act 2022, political parties retain the right to replace candidates who voluntarily withdraw. After concluding the voter registration exercise, INEC approved a final register of 2,802,790 voters for this election. This figure includes 168,187 new registrations, of which 140,370 were validated after the mandatory display for claims and objections, and 5,983 approved transfers. Political parties have received soft copies of the Register of Voters.
Approximately 3,456 persons with disabilities will be exercising their right to vote. A total of 6,829 BVAS have been deployed and configured, and the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV) is ready to upload results in real time, ensuring that the winner is announced without delay. About 24,000 ad‑hoc staff have been trained and are prepared for the exercise. The supervising national commissioner and Chairman of the Tenders Board Committee, Dr. Ken Ukeagu, confirmed that the election systems are ready, with 114 domestic observers accredited and 76 media organizations registered. He stressed that voters must bring their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), as voting without them will not be permitted.
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, represented by Deputy Inspector General Benjamin Okolo, assured that the police will maintain civil conduct during the election, emphasizing that violence and inducement will not be tolerated. He urged political parties and candidates to persuade voters rather than resort to provocation. Resident Electoral Commissioner for Anambra State, Queen Elizabeth Agwu, affirmed that everything is in place for Saturday’s governorship election, ensuring a smooth and credible process.
The remaining two milestones are the end of campaigns on Thursday, 6 November 2025, and Election Day on Saturday, 8 November 2025. With all preparations complete, the stage is set for a successful election in Anambra State.
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