The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) sent a four-member delegation, which arrived Anambra State, on Thursday, to examine the commission’s readiness for the November 8, 2025, governorship election.
The team was received by the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Queen Elizabeth Agwu, and other senior officials, at the INEC state headquarters in Awka.
The delegation, led by the INEC National Commissioner in charge of Election Planning and Monitoring, Rhoda Gumus, includes the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun; the Supervising Officer for Anambra State, Kenneth Ukeagu; and the Chairman, Electoral Operations and Logistics Committee, Baba Bila.
Olumekun, while addressing journalists during an interactive session in Awka, said INEC had been implementing a holistic operational plan covering logistics, technology, training, stakeholder engagement, and security coordination.
“The commission’s level of readiness is both practical and measurable. All non-sensitive materials have been delivered to the state, while sensitive materials will arrive in due course under strict security arrangements.
“This week’s visit includes meetings with key stakeholders, mock accreditation, and a comprehensive review of preparations, all to demonstrate that INEC is ready and fully committed to conducting a free, fair, and credible election in Anambra State,” he said.
The electoral body stated that the visit was aimed at evaluating logistics, operational readiness, and general preparedness ahead of the governorship election.
