Ahead of the planned Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Anambra State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reported that a total of 31,690 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) remain uncollected across the state.
This information is drawn from INEC’s 2023 data, which also shows that out of over 2.6 million registered voters, 2,624,764 had successfully picked up their PVCs by the end of that year. With the Anambra governorship election scheduled for November 8, 2025, the commission is working to encourage voter participation and ensure that eligible citizens are not left out of the democratic process.
The upcoming CVR is an important opportunity for new voters to get registered, while those who have changed locations or details can update their voter information. INEC expects this process to bring a rise in the number of registered voters, which currently stands at 2,656,437.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, noted that preparations for the registration exercise are almost complete. “We are aware of the urgency to commence the CVR, particularly given the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra State. We want to assure Nigerians that we are finalising our preparations for both activities, the details of which will soon be made public,” he said.
The uncollected PVCs have raised concerns among electoral officials who worry that these voters may not take part in the election unless they retrieve their cards in time. Meanwhile, more registrations during the CVR period are expected to further boost the total voting population.
In addition to the registration efforts, INEC has released the official list of candidates who will contest in the November election. According to a statement from the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, the list was made public after the deadline for political parties to submit and, if necessary, substitute their candidates passed on May 12, 2025.
Sixteen political parties met the requirement and are now cleared to campaign ahead of the polls. The commission has also announced that political campaigns may officially begin, giving parties a five-month window to reach out to voters.
