Politics
Anambra Guber Election: INEC Concludes CVR , Records 168,187 New Voters
By George Mgbeleke
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has concluded the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Anambra State, with a total of 168,187 new voters recorded between the start of the exercise and its extended deadline of 20th July 2025.
The National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee,Sam Olumekun, mni, made this known in a statement on Thursday July 24, 2025, following INEC’s regular weekly meeting held the same day, as part of preparations for the off-cycle governorship election in Anambra State.
The CVR, which was initially scheduled to end on 17th July, was extended by three days following appeals by concerned citizens and stakeholders.
The figure of 168,187 new registrants marks the highest number recorded in a two-week CVR window in the state since the process was first introduced in 2017.
According to INEC’s breakdown, of the new registrants: 97,832 (58%) are female; 70,355 (42%) are male; 90,763 (53.97%) are youths aged 18–34; 62,157 (36.92%) are businessmen/women; 44,243 (26.31%) are students.
The Commission also disclosed that 510 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) registered, with 303 (24.92%) having physical impediments and 207 (17.02%) with albinism. A full demographic and statistical breakdown of the registrants has been published on INEC’s website and official platforms.
INEC has now scheduled the display of the preliminary voter register for claims and objections across all 326 Wards in Anambra State from Saturday, 26th July to Friday, 1st August 2025. During this period, citizens can verify their information or report any inaccuracies.
Following the clean-up process and biometric verification through the Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS), the validated names will be integrated into the main register and published on a Polling Unit basis.
The Commission also announced that dates and venues for collection of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs)—including those for new registrants and those requesting replacements or transfers—will be released soon. PVCs from previous registration exercises will also be available for pickup.
With just 105 days to the Anambra governorship election, INEC reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that all eligible registrants receive their PVCs before the election date.
Update on Political Party Registration
INEC also provided an update on its party registration portal, developed internally by its ICT Department. The platform has been tested, demonstrated before the Commission, and approved for deployment.
In line with the legal framework for political party registration, the Commission is currently reviewing numerous letters of intent from aspiring political associations to determine their eligibility to proceed to the application stage.
To date, INEC has received 10 additional letters of intent, bringing the total number of applications to 144. The names, acronyms, logos, addresses, and interim leadership of these new associations have been made publicly available on the Commission’s website.
A final evaluation report is expected at the Commission’s next weekly meeting, after which further decisions will be taken.
INEC reiterated its commitment to transparency, public engagement, and regular updates as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral process.
By David Owei, Bayelsa
Governor Ademola Adeleke is not defecting to African Democratic Congress (ADC) nor aligning with anybody within the ADC ahead of the 2026 state elections, his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed has disclosed.
Responding to media publication and enquiries, the Spokesperson affirmed that Governor Adeleke remains in Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and is going to win, with wide margins, the 2026 governorship elections on the platform of the PDP.
The statement reads further: “Our attention has been drawn to news reports and media enquiries about the imminent defection of Governor Adeleke to the ADC or alignment with ADC big wigs ahead of the 2026 governorship race. There is no truth in those publications and speculations.
“First of all, we, the PDP Osun, have already adopted and endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, so there is no alliance with ADC.
“Secondly, Governor Adeleke has no alliance with anyone in ADC. He remains in PDP, will run in PDP, and needs no alliance with ADC to win with a wide margin in 2026.
“The Osun electorate supports Governor Adeleke because of his impressive performance since he came to office. That good work is still ongoing and Osun people are committed to sustaining the delivery of good governance by re-electing Governor Adeleke in 2026”, the Spokesperson was quoted as saying.
Governor Adeleke urges PDP members to forge ahead with the ongoing strengthening of the party structures across all levels to prepare for fresh victory next year”, the statement from the Spokesperson concluded.
By David Owei,Bayelsa
The umbrella body of Ijaw Elders, the Ijaw National Congress (INC) has rejected the Bill in the Senate seeking to permanently elevate the Ooni of Ife and Sultan of Sokoto as the exclusive Co-chairmen of the Traditional Rulers Council.
The INC said the move would be at the expense of apex traditional rulers from other ethnic nationalities and geopolitical divides.
The Second Vice Chairman of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Chief Alabo Nengi James (OON) said, in a statement on Sunday in Odi, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government area of Bayelsa State, the proposal is a continuos infringement on Traditional Rulers in Nigeria.
Alabo Nengi James describes the provision of the Bill as unacceptable and against the Rights of the indigenous People across tribes, Religion, Culture and Customs.
He said the Bill should be reviewed to include clauses such as No permanent Chairmanship for Sultan and Oni only must be allowed in the ongoing bill being discussed in the Senate.
He advocates that the National Assembly should allow the National Council of Traditional Rulers to Appoint their Leadership themselves, rotationaly and based on Federal Character.
“Include the Role of Traditional Rulers into the Constitutio and No Traditional Ruler from another tribe or religion is superior to another.”
“The National Assembly should Step down the Provocative and dehumanizing offensive Bill that will cause a serious rift and breach of peace in Nigeria.”
Chief James called the attention of the Senate President, Rt. Hon. Godswill Akpabio, urging him to immediately step down what he termed a “highly insensitive and dangerous bill.”
He emphasized that traditional rulers across the country must be given equal recognition and should be allowed to choose their national leadership through internal mechanisms that reflect rotational leadership and the federal character system.
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