The Anambra State Government has urged all eligible voters to turn out en masse for the governorship election scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025, emphasizing that active participation is vital to strengthening democracy. In a press statement, Commissioner for Information Law Mefor highlighted the need to reverse the low turnout recorded in the 2021 election, where only about 200,000 of 2.7 million registered voters cast their ballots The Punch.
The call was echoed by INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan, who described voter apathy as the greatest threat to Anambra’s democratic progress. He assured citizens of INEC’s readiness to deliver a credible, inclusive, and transparent election, with all sensitive materials already distributed Channels Television Vanguard.
Religious leaders and lawmakers have also joined the campaign, urging residents—especially youths—to reject indifference and vote responsibly. Governor Charles Soludo emphasized that every vote counts and called on citizens to shape the future of the state through the ballot Vanguard News iwitness.ng insideoutnewsng.com.
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