Awka: A four-member delegation from Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has arrived in Anambra State to evaluate the Commission’s preparedness for the upcoming governorship election scheduled for November 8, 2025.
According to Voice of Nigeria, the delegation, led by Professor Rhoda Gumus, INEC National Commissioner for Election Planning and Monitoring, includes Mr. Sam Olumekun (National Commissioner), Mr. Kenneth Ukeagu (supervising Anambra State), and Mr. Baba Bila (Chairman, Electoral Operations and Logistics Committee).
Upon arrival in Awka, the state capital, the team was received by Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Anambra, alongside senior INEC officials. The delegation reviewed ongoing preparations and logistical arrangements at the state headquarters.
The officials also embarked on field assessments in Dunukofia (Anambra Central) and Oyi (Anambra North) Local Government Areas, where they inspected the batching of non-sensitive materials and monitored the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) at Registration Area Centres in Ukpo and Nteje.
Professor Gumus expressed satisfaction with the progress recorded so far, commending the commitment of INEC staff and local stakeholders. She urged eligible voters to remain patient, law-abiding, and cooperative throughout the electoral process.
As part of its comprehensive evaluation, the delegation is also scheduled to meet with the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), representatives of transport unions, and to observe a mock accreditation exercise.
INEC reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a peaceful, transparent, and credible election in Anambra State, emphasising that all necessary logistical and security measures are being finalised ahead of the polls.