Residents of Anambra State are preparing to exercise their democratic rights as the governorship election approaches this Saturday, November 8, 2025. The electoral contest features incumbent Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo and fifteen other candidates vying for the state's top political position.
Who Can Participate in the Anambra Election?
According to guidelines released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), specific criteria must be met for citizens to cast their votes. The election will be conducted across all twenty-one local government areas of the southeastern state.
To be eligible for voting, individuals must meet these fundamental requirements: They must be Nigerian citizens aged eighteen years or older, registered voters possessing a valid Permanent Voter's Card (PVC), and must appear in person at their designated polling unit.
Essential Voting Requirements Explained
The PVC remains the most critical document for participation in the electoral process. Only individuals who register and present their valid Permanent Voter's Card at their assigned polling units will be permitted to vote.
INEC has emphasized that the BVAS device will authenticate voters through either fingerprint or facial recognition technology. This biometric verification process is mandatory, meaning that even with a PVC, voters must successfully complete this authentication step.
Voters must cast their ballots at the specific polling unit where their name appears in the official Register of Voters. The commission's familiar slogan "NO PVC, NO VOTING!" continues to apply for this election.
Election Context and Expert Predictions
Political analyst Donald Okwuosa has already shared predictions about the potential outcome of the closely watched gubernatorial race. Governor Soludo seeks re-election for a second four-year term and will compete against prominent candidates including Nicholas Ukachukwu.
INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan recently announced that nearly all registered voters in Anambra State have collected their Permanent Voter Cards ahead of Saturday's election. This high collection rate follows an extended PVC distribution window across 326 wards throughout the state.
Despite this achievement, the electoral commission has expressed concern about historically low voter turnout in previous Anambra elections and is actively encouraging citizens to participate in large numbers.
The election represents a significant democratic opportunity for Anambra residents to determine their political leadership for the next four years and shape the state's developmental trajectory.
