Anambra Governorship: Live Results Updates -

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.