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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has listed 2.8 million voters for the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State.
The INEC Head of Electoral Operations Department in Anambra, Mr. Ejimofor Ejikeme, disclosed this during the commission’s Forum for Media Executives, Reporters, Producers, and Online-On-Air Personalities on Tuesday in Awka.
At least 16 political parties and their gubernatorial candidates would participate in the poll.
Ejikeme said: “A total of 2.8 million registered voters will participate in the November 8 governorship election in Anambra.
“The figure rose from 2.6 million registered voters to 2.8 million after the recent Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in the state.”
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He said the figure represented the final number of registered voters after the recent CVR exercise in the state.
Earlier, the INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr. Sam Olumekun, said the purpose of the meeting was to strengthen democracy through credible information and responsible media communication.
“This forum is a reaffirmation of the Commission’s commitment to transparency, openness, and collaboration with the media, our indispensable partners in nation building,” he stated.
Olumekun commended the media for professionalism and balanced reportage during the recent by-election in the state.
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