INEC PUBLISH FINAL LIST AS ELECTION CAMPAIGN STARTS JUNE 11 IN ANAMBRA
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By Emeka Madu
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the upcoming Governorship Election scheduled for November 8 in Anambra State.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced through its National Commissioner, Sam Olumekun, that campaign activities are set to commence on June 11.
The Commission has published the personal details of candidates who emerged from recent primaries held by sixteen political parties for the upcoming election. According to Section 33 of the Electoral Act 2022, parties may replace candidates who withdraw voluntarily. In this instance, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) held a new primary to replace its candidate, while four other parties—Accord (A), African Action Congress (AAC), Labour Party (LP), and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)—replaced their Deputy Governorship candidates by the deadline of June 2, 2025. The final list for the 2025 Anambra State Governorship election consists of candidates from 16 of the 19 registered parties. Notably, the AAC and the National Rescue Movement (NRM) have nominated female candidates, and six parties have fielded female running mates. However, no party has nominated candidates with disabilities. The ages of the candidates range from 36 to 71 years.
With this publication, candidates may no longer be withdrawn or replaced, except in cases of death of a candidate or running mate prior to Election Day, as stipulated by Section 34(1) of the Electoral Act.
Political parties are now permitted to commence their election campaigns publicly starting June 11, 2025, and concluding at midnight on November 6, 2025, as stipulated by Section 94(1) of the Electoral Act 2022. The Commission warns that abusive language, physical violence towards opponents, and destruction of campaign materials are prohibited under Sections 92 and 93 of the Electoral Act 2022. Additionally, all parties and candidates are entitled to unobstructed access to public facilities for media campaigns, advertising, and rallies.
The commission emphasized that Section 95(2) of the Electoral Act 2022 explicitly restricts the use of incumbency in a manner that could favor or disadvantage any political party or candidate.
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