The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the final list of candidates for the 2025 Anambra State Governorship election and announced the official commencement of election campaigns.
According to the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, the list followed the conclusion of candidate substitution processes and verification of personal particulars submitted by political parties.
INEC said the 16 political parties met the submission deadline of May 12, 2025, and are set to participate in the November 8 election. It further disclosed that among them, the African Action Congress and the National Rescue Movement have nominated female candidates.
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According to INEC, the ages of the governorship candidates range from 36 to 71 years, and the full list, including details on party affiliation, age, gender and educational qualifications, is available on its website and social media platforms.
The statement added that with the final list now published, no further candidate substitutions would be accepted, except in case of death before election day, as stipulated by the Electoral Act.
INEC also confirmed that political campaigns may officially begin on June 11 and must conclude by midnight of Thursday, November 6, 2025.
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