INEC Confirms 2.8million Voters To Decide Anambra Governorship Election
The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this during the signing of the Peace Accord organised by the National Peace Committee (NPC) in Awka, the State capital.
Less than a week to the Anambra State governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday announced that a total of 2,802,790 eligible voters have been cleared to participate in the November 8 poll.
The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this during the signing of the Peace Accord organised by the National Peace Committee (NPC) in Awka, the State capital.
Amupitan said the Commission had completed preparations for the deployment of 24,000 personnel and sensitive election materials across the 5,718 polling units, 326 ward collation centres, and 21 local government and state collation centres.
He assured that INEC was fully prepared to ensure a credible and transparent process, while warning against any attempt to undermine the will of the people.
“Any individual or group attempting to subvert the will of the people would be firmly dealt with in accordance with the law. The Inter-agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) has instituted robust security measures for this election,” the INEC Chairman said, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
According to him, the Nigeria Police Force will deploy 45,000 officers, while the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) would contribute 10,250 personnel, alongside other security agencies.
“Voters should therefore, expect a significant improvement in Election Day logistics. Enhanced result management processes will also be evident,” Amupitan added.
The INEC boss reaffirmed the Commission’s neutrality and urged political parties, candidates, and their supporters to honour the principles of the Peace Accord signed before the election.
As the election management body, I want to reassure all political parties and candidates that INEC remains fully committed to discharging its duties in line with the law, global best practices and the very principles enshrined in the Peace Accord,” he stated.
He, however, cautioned that peace could not be achieved merely by signing documents, but through genuine commitment to their provisions.
“It is not the signatures on this document that guarantee peace; it is the genuine commitment to honouring its provisions.
“Without peace, logistics will be disrupted, our personnel and materials will be at risk, and ultimately, the credibility of the process will be undermined,” he warned.
Amupitan appealed to political stakeholders to ensure that the message of peace cascades to their supporters at all levels, saying it was the best way to honour the efforts of the National Peace Committee in advancing peaceful elections in Nigeria.
Describing the signing of the Peace Accord as a reaffirmation of stakeholders’ commitment to non-violence and mutual respect, the INEC Chairman said the gesture symbolised a shared responsibility to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.
“By embracing the accord, stakeholders are sending a powerful message to the people that democracy can only thrive in an atmosphere of peace, tolerance, and unity of purpose,” he said.
Each one of us has a role to play in this process. Let us work together to ensure that the forthcoming election is remembered, not for division or discord, but for its spirit of unity and shared purpose.
“Let us show the world that Anambra stands as a beacon of hope, resilience, and democratic values.”
Amupitan further expressed confidence in the outcome of the election, citing the cooperation between INEC and the security agencies, traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society, and the media.
“By God’s grace, the 2025 Anambra Governorship Election will be peaceful and successful,” he said.
He also commended the National Peace Committee for its consistent efforts in promoting peaceful and credible elections across the country, adding that its continued engagement with stakeholders “will leave a lasting impact on Nigeria’s democracy.”
