The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the personal particulars of the candidates for the Anambra governorship election slated for November 8.
A statement issued on Saturday by Sam Olumekun, INEC commissioner and chairman of the information and voter education committee, said 16 political parties successfully submitted nominations for their governorship and deputy governorship candidates before the May 12 deadline.
The particulars were displayed at INEC’s state headquarters and all 21 LG offices across Anambra state.
They include academic credentials and other relevant documents submitted by the candidates.
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“We appeal to Nigerians to scrutinise the documents. Any aspirant who participated in his/her party primaries with reasonable grounds to believe that the information provided by a candidate is false can challenge the nomination in a Federal High Court as provided in Section 29(5) of the Electoral Act 2022,” the statement reads.
“The final list of candidates will be published on 9th June 2025, which is at least 150 days before the day of the election in line with the provision of Section 32(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 and listed as item 7 on our Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the election.
“The Anambra State Governorship Election is scheduled to hold on Saturday, 8th November 2025.”
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