The off-cycle governorship election in Anambra is scheduled for today, Saturday, November 8, 2025.
Anambra is among the eight states that hold elections outside the general election schedule, alongside Bayelsa, Kogi, Imo, Osun, Ondo, Edo, and Ekiti.
Anambra first held an off-cycle governorship election in 2003 after the Court of Appeal in Enugu removed Chris Ngige of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who was initially declared the winner, and installed Peter Obi of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) following a two-year tribunal battle.
For this year’s election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has listed sixteen candidates to contest.
Onyeeze Chidi – A
Nweke Ezechukwu – Japhet – AA
Ifemeludike Chioma Grace – AAC
Nwosu Chima John – ADC
Ukachukwu Nicholas – APC
Soludo Charles – APGA
Otti Cyprian Echezona – APM.
Nweke Christopher
Chukwudubem – APP
Okeke Chika Jerry – BP
Moghalu George – LP
Onyejgbu Geoffrey – NNPP
Ndidi Christy Olieh – NRM
Ezenwafor Jude – PDP
Chukwurah Vincent – SDP
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Chukwuma Paul Chukwuka -YPP
Ugwoji Uchenna – ZLP
INEC Chair Affirms Full Readiness for Anambra Polls
Prof. Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has repeatedly assured that the Commission is fully prepared for the Anambra State governorship election. He confirmed that 24,000 personnel have been deployed and that voting will take place in 5,718 out of 5,720 polling units, with the two units excluded due to a lack of registered voters. Incumbent Governor Soludo remains a key contender in the race.