By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

A four-member team of officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Headquarters in Abuja, has arrived in Anambra State with the aim of assessing preparations for the forth coming November 8, 2025 governorship election.

The delegation, led by Prof. Rhoda Gumus, National Commissioner in charge of Election Planning and Monitoring, comprised Mr. Sam Olumekun (INEC Chairman), Dr. Kenneth Ukeagu (supervising Anambra State), and Dr. Baba Bila (Chairman, Electoral Operations and Logistics Committee).

Upon arrival, the team was received by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu, and other officials at the INEC State Headquarters in Awka, where they reviewed logistical arrangements and general preparedness for the upcoming poll.

The officials embarked on field visits to Dunukofia (Anambra Central) and Oyi (Anambra North) Local Government Areas, and inspected the batching of non-sensitive election materials and monitoring the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) at registration areas in Ukpo and Nteje.

The team after the inspection expressed satisfaction with the level of progress recorded so far and urged voters to remain patient, cooperative, and orderly throughout the electoral process.

The delegation Is expected to hold engagements with the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), transport unions.

It will also observe a mock accreditation exercise before concluding its mission.

Meanwhile, the Commission has reiterated its commitment to conducting a peaceful, transparent, and credible governorship election in Anambra State come November 8.