‎INEC Publishes Final List Of Anambra Guber Candidates As Campaigns Begin June 11

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the Anambra State governorship election scheduled for November 8, 2025.

In a statement on Wednesday, Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, confirmed that 16 political parties submitted their candidates’ details before the May 12 deadline.

One party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), held a fresh primary to replace its earlier candidate.

Meanwhile, four parties — Accord (A), African Action Congress (AAC), Labour Party (LP), and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) — made changes to their deputy governorship nominees.

Out of the 19 registered political parties in the country, 16 are taking part in the Anambra election.

Among them, two — AAC and the National Rescue Movement (NRM) — are fielding women as governorship candidates. Six parties have selected female running mates.

“No party has nominated a person with disability as a candidate. In terms of age, the candidates range between 36 and 71 years,” the statement reads.

”The full list of the candidates by party, age, gender, and academic qualifications has been uploaded to our website and social media platforms for public information.

”With this publication, no further withdrawal or replacement of candidates will be allowed except in the event of death of a candidate or running mate before Election Day as provided by Section 34(1) of the Electoral Act.”

Some of the candidates include:

• Ukachukwu Nicholas (All Progressives Congress – APC)
• Ifemeludike Chioma Grace (African Action Congress – AAC)
• Charles Chukwuma Soludo (All Progressives Grand Alliance – APGA)
• George Nnadubem Moghalu (Labour Party – LP)
• Geoffrey Onyejebu (New Nigeria Peoples Party – NNPP)
• Ndidi Christy Olieh (National Rescue Movement – NRM)
• Jude Ezenwafor (Peoples Democratic Party – PDP)

Campaigns to Kick Off June 11

Olumekun also announced that political parties can officially begin their campaigns on June 11, and all campaigning must stop by midnight on November 6, 2025, in line with Section 94(1) of the Electoral Act.

“As enshrined in Sections 92 and 93 of the Electoral Act 2022, the Commission wishes to remind Political Parties, candidates, and their supporters that it is unlawful to use abusive language, carry out physical attacks on opponents during rallies, processions, and meetings or destroy their campaign materials,” the statement reads.

”Similarly, all parties and candidates must be given unimpeded access to public facilities for media campaigns, outdoor advertising as well as public rallies and meetings.

“For the avoidance of doubt, Section 95(2) of the Electoral Act 2022 prohibits the use of incumbency to the advantage or disadvantage of any party or candidate.”

KanyiDaily recalls that INEC also scheduled the next governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states for June 20 and August 8, 2026, respectively.