Odita Sunday
The Anambra State Governorship Election has so far remained peaceful, with calm reported across Ihiala, Ogbaru, Ayamelum, and other parts of the state, following a robust security deployment by the Nigeria Police Force.
The Anambra State Police Command, in a statement issued on Saturday, November 8, 2025, confirmed that officers and operatives of sister security agencies have maintained a strong and coordinated presence at polling centers, collation zones, waterways, and border communities to ensure a secure and orderly voting process.
According to SP Ikenga Tochukwu, Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, the police remain strictly neutral and fully committed to safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process. He assured citizens and political stakeholders that adequate measures are in place to protect lives, property, and the sanctity of the polls throughout the election period.
The Command further appealed to residents to remain law-abiding, peaceful, and cooperative with security personnel on duty to ensure the smooth conclusion of the election.