The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that, the conduct of primaries for nomination of candidates by Political Parties in the forthcoming off-cycle Governorship election in Anambra State, will commence on March 20 and end April 10, 2025.
This is according to a press statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman of INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun.
The statement followed the Commission’s weekly review meeting, which focused on preparations for Anambra governorship election slated for Saturday, November 8, 2025.
According to INEC, the timetable and schedule of activities for the election stipulate that political parties must conduct their primaries within the given timeframe
The Commission noted that while 12 out of the 19 registered political parties have submitted their detailed primary election schedules, seven parties were yet to comply.
“The seven parties that are yet to submit the required information are hereby reminded to do so in earnest,” the statement read, emphasizing the need for timely compliance.
“As agreed in our last consultative meeting with political parties in January, early submission of schedules will enable the Commission to plan for the effective monitoring of the primaries in line with the provision of Section 84 of the Electoral Act 2022,” the statement added.
The electoral umpire however advised Political parties to strictly follow their submitted schedules to ensure smooth coordination and compliance with electoral laws, as disruptions will result in unnecessary demobilization and remobilization of election monitoring staff, affecting overall electoral workflow and increasing operational costs.
