The Commission previously published the personal details of candidates selected through party primaries for the upcoming Anambra State Governorship election. Sixteen political parties submitted their candidates’ particulars (Form EC9) by the deadline of 6:00 pm on Monday, 12th May 2025.
Under Section 33 of the Electoral Act 2022, political parties may replace candidates who voluntarily withdraw. Accordingly, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) held a fresh primary to replace its candidate, while four parties, Accord (A), African Action Congress (AAC), Labour Party (LP), and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), replaced their Deputy Governorship candidates. The deadline for withdrawal and substitution was Monday, 2nd June 2025.
The Commission now publishes the final list of candidates contesting the 2025 Anambra governorship election. Out of 19 registered parties, 16 are participating. The African Action Congress (AAC) and National Rescue Movement (NRM) have nominated female governorship candidates, while six parties have female running mates: Accord (A), All Progressives Congress (APC), Action Peoples Party (APP), Boot Party (BP), Labour Party (LP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). No candidate with a disability has been nominated. Candidates’ ages range from 36 to 71 years.
The complete candidate list detailing party, age, gender, and academic qualifications is available on the Commission’s website and social media platforms.
Following this publication, no further candidate withdrawals or replacements will be permitted, except in the event of death of a candidate or running mate before Election Day, per Section 34(1) of the Electoral Act.
