The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) registered 96,000 new voters while extending the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) ahead of the November 8 gubernatorial polls in the state.
Sam Olumekun, the INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, revealed the new data on Thursday, extending the CVR by three days.
“The commission is pleased with the turnout of registrants in Anambra and the peaceful conduct of the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) in all the 326 registration centres in the state, Olumekun said.
The CVR in Anambra ends today. However, in response to appeals from citizens, the commission hereby extends the exercise for three more days. It will now end on Sunday, July 20,” Olumekun added.
INEC data by Demographics
INEC disclosed that 56,017 of the new registrants (about 58 per cent) were women, while 50,429 were youths between the ages of 18 and 34, making up 48 per cent of the new voters. The electoral body, on average, processed about 10,600 registrations a day.
Additionally, Anambra INEC staff said it received about 7,061 requests for updates or replacement of damaged or lost Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
Five New Political Associations
During the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration, Anambra INEC staff received applications from five new political associations seeking to become registered political parties. The number takes the total tally for the state elections to 134.
The electoral body received proposed names, acronyms, logos, addresses, and interim leadership from the new associations, and the subsequent information has been published on their website.
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The commission, as stipulated by the law, will display the preliminary voter register for claims and objections as required by law.
INEC assures the general public of its commitment to transparency and regular feedback on the electoral process of the 2025 off-cycle and 2027 general elections.
The Anambra State Governorship Election is set for November 8, with voting expected to occur across 5,720 polling units. INEC has scheduled party primaries from March 20 to April 10, 2025, with campaigns having kicked off since June.
Sixteen parties, including APGA, APC, and LP, have submitted candidates, with zoning debates influencing the race.
