The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed the timetable for the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and the execution of a trial accreditation exercise in preparation for the 2025 Anambra State Governorship Election.
According to a release signed by Victoria Eta-Messi, Director of Voter Education and Publicity, PVCs will be available for collection by voters who registered during the recent Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) from Wednesday, 22nd October to Sunday, 26th October 2025.
INEC urges all eligible voters who took part in the CVR to retrieve their PVCs at the Registration Areas where they initially enrolled. The Commission stresses that PVCs must be collected personally, as proxy collection will not be permitted under any circumstances.
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The Commission highlights the importance of this exercise for voters planning to participate in the upcoming Anambra Governorship election and encourages all registered voters to take advantage of this opportunity to obtain their cards.
In addition, INEC will conduct a Mock Accreditation Exercise on Saturday, 25th October 2025, at selected polling units across the three Senatorial Districts of Anambra State.
This simulation aims to evaluate the enhanced Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), measure its response efficiency, and test the uploading of results to the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) Portal ahead of the actual election day.
The mock accreditation will be held at the following polling units:
Senatorial District – LGA – Registration Area – Polling Unit
- Anambra Central – Awka South – Amawbia II (03) – Igwédimma Primary School I & II (006, 007)
- Anambra Central – Idemili North – Nkpor II (06) – Ububa Village Square (035), Ifeadigo Hall (063)
- Anambra North – Oyi – Nteje III (07), Nteje IV (08) – Girls Secondary School (005), State Primary School (002)
- Anambra North – Anambra East – Aguleri II (02) – Central School (001), Umunoke Public Square I (002)
- Anambra South – Aguata – Ekwulobia I (06), Ekwulobia II (07) – Central School (003), Urban Girls Secondary School (009)
- Anambra South – Orumba North – Ajalli I (01) – Primary School (007), RCM KDT School (011)
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INEC encourages voters in these designated polling units to actively engage in the mock exercise, emphasizing that their participation will help refine the Commission’s operational and technological procedures before the election.
Reaffirming its dedication to transparency, efficiency, and building public trust, INEC assures that all necessary steps are being taken to guarantee a seamless and credible governorship election in Anambra State.