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- On November 8, 2025, the official list of 16 candidates contesting the Anambra State governorship election was published following the completion of the nomination and substitution period, as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
- This followed the May 12 deadline for candidate submission and the June 2 deadline for withdrawals or substitutions under the 2022 Electoral Act provisions.
- Two parties nominated female governorship candidates, six parties appointed female running mates, and no candidate with a disability was nominated.
- Sam Olumekun, INEC's National Commissioner, announced that from Wednesday, 11th June 2025, political parties are permitted to commence their public electioneering activities.
- Campaigns must end by midnight on November 6, and INEC reminded parties to avoid abusive language, violence, and destruction of materials as per the Electoral Act.
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Anambra 2025: INEC releases final list of candidates, sets campaign date
“With this publication, no further withdrawal or replacement of candidates will be allowed except in the event of death of a candidate or running mate before Election Day as provided by Section 34(1) of the 2022 Electoral Act,” INEC said.
Anambra 2025: INEC publishes final list as campaigns begin June 11 - NewsTmes.com.ng
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates for the November 8 Governorship Election in Anambra State. INEC, in a statement on Wednesday by one of its National Commissioners and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, also announced that campaigns would start on June 11. The Commission had … The post Anambra 2025: INEC publishes final list as campaigns begin June 11 a…
Anambra Guber: INEC Publishes Final List of Candidates
By Gabriel Ameh, The Sight News The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates for the upcoming Anambra State Governorship Election, slated for Saturday, November 8, 2025. The release officially signals the commencement of campaign season in accordance with Nigeria’s electoral calendar. A total of 16 political parties will be contesting the governorship seat, with candidates aged between 36 and 7…
Anambra Gov Poll: INEC Confirms Candidates, Campaigns Begin June 11
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday published the final list of candidates for the 2025 governorship election in Anambra State. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Sam Olumekun, INEC said that a total of 16 political parties uploaded the particulars of their candidates (Form EC9) for the election scheduled […] The post Anambra Gov Poll: INEC Confirms Candidates, Campaigns Begin June 11 fi…
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