•As Commission says it’s fully prepared
By Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja
Barely twelve (12) days to the November 8, 2025, Anambra Governorship Election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its preparedness following a weeklong readiness assessment visit across the state.
This was contained in an INEC bulletin edited by Chief: Mrs. Victoria Eta-Messi and three others released on Monday.
A high-level delegation from the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, led by National Commissioner for Election Planning and Monitoring, Prof. Rhoda Gumus, according to the bulletin, concluded a comprehensive tour of facilities, stakeholders and field activities aimed at fine-tuning operational details for the upcoming election.
The bulletin added, ‘The delegation, which also included National Commissioners; Sam Olumekun, Dr. Kenneth Ukeagu, and Dr. Baba Bila, arrived in Awka on Tuesday 21st of October 2025, and immediately commenced engagements with the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Anambra State, Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu, and the State Management Team. “Their mission: to ensure that every logistical, security, and operational element required for the election was not only in place, but also in working order.
“Field visits took the delegation to several Local Government Areas, including Dunukofia and Oyi, where batching and deployment of non-sensitive materials were underway.
“The team also monitored the ongoing Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection at designated Registration Areas. Interacting with voters, Prof. Gumus urged patience and cooperation, assuring that every eligible citizen would be attended to.
“This process is designed to be smooth and inclusive. No voter will be left behind,” she said.
Midweek, the team met with the 21 Electoral Officers (EOs) responsible for managing elections across Anambra’s local governments.
“Discussions centered on logistics, early activation of Registration Area Centres (RACs), and the timely movement of personnel and materials. Dr. Ukeagu emphasized accountability and diligence, directing EOs to ensure meticulous documentation and reverse logistics after the polls. “
