INEC Accredits 121 Observers for Anambra Governorship Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has accredited 121 domestic and international organisations to observe the Anambra State governorship election, scheduled to take place on November 8, 2025. The development was announced in an advertisement published by the commission in The PUNCH newspaper on Monday.
Accredited foreign observers include prominent organisations such as the British High Commission, the European Union, and the High Commission of Canada, among others. On the domestic front, organisations like Yiaga Africa Initiative, The Electoral Hub, and the Centre for Democracy and Development have been cleared to monitor the exercise.
The observers are expected to assess the conduct of the election and report on its transparency, credibility, and compliance with democratic standards. INEC had earlier confirmed that 2.8 million voters are registered to participate in the election.
The Anambra governorship poll, one of Nigeria’s off-cycle elections, is set to determine the next leader of the state. With the accreditation of observers, INEC is taking steps to ensure a transparent and credible electoral process.
