The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash O. Amupitan (SAN), has urged Political parties and their candidates participating in the forthcoming gubernatorial election to ensure the message of peace cascades to their supporters at all levels.
Speaking at the signing of the Peace Accord, convened by the National Peace Committee (NPC) led by former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, the INEC Chairman emphasized that the signatures on the document are symbolic and must be backed by genuine action.
“It is not the signatures on this document that guarantee peace; it is the genuine commitment to honouring its provisions.” He said.
He further gave a firm assurance that the upcoming Anambra State off-cycle governorship election will be peaceful and credible, citing extensive preparations and a collective commitment to non-violence.
The INEC Chairman also praised the NPC for its “unwavering commitment to fostering peaceful elections in Nigeria,” noting that the devolution of the Peace Accord to off-cycle governorship elections has been a critical factor in reducing electoral tensions and violence.
“After witnessing the success of the Peace Accord at the national level, the NPC graciously agreed, five years ago, to our request to devolve its signing… This became necessary given the tensions and violence that have accompanied some past elections,” the INEC Chairman stated.
To bolster confidence in the process, Professor Amupitan outlined the Commission’s comprehensive preparations for the election scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025.
He revealed that INEC has fine-tuned deployment plans for 24,000 personnel and election materials across the state’s 5,718 Polling Units and hundreds of collation centres. “Voters should therefore expect a significant improvement in Election Day logistics,” he affirmed.
