The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released an update on the final voter registration figures for the upcoming Anambra State governorship election, confirming the addition of 146,353 new voters to the state’s electoral roll.
The update was announced on Thursday following INEC’s weekly meeting, during which the Commission deliberated on the completion of voter registration across all 326 wards in Anambra State. The registration exercise was conducted between 8th and 20th July 2025.
In a statement signed by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information & Voter Education Committee, INEC disclosed that a total of 168,187 new registrants initially applied during the exercise.
However, following the use of the Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) to screen for multiple or invalid registrations, 27,817 records were flagged and removed due to duplication or multiple entries. This leaves a final tally of 140,370 valid new registrants.
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In addition to the new registrations, INEC received 5,983 valid applications from voters who transferred their registration into Anambra State. This brings the total number of new additions to the voter roll to 146,353.
Prior to the recent registration, Anambra had 2,656,437 registered voters. With the new additions, the total number of registered voters in the state now stands at 2,802,790.
Breakdown by Local Government Area
INEC also provided a breakdown of voter distribution across the state’s Local Government Areas (LGAs):
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Idemili North – 246,318 voters (8.79%) – highest in the state
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Awka South – 216,611 voters (7.73%)
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Ogbaru – 188,016 voters (6.71%)
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Dunukofia – 83,580 voters (2.98%)
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Anambra West – 71,332 voters (2.55%) – lowest in the state
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The Commission noted that the list of new registrants had been displayed in all wards for claims and objections, in accordance with the Electoral Act 2022.
INEC also assured the public that all Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for the new registrants and those who transferred their registration will be ready for collection before the election.
As preparations intensify ahead of the Anambra governorship polls, INEC reiterated its commitment to ensuring a free, fair, and credible electoral process.
