Total Number Of Registered Voters In Different Local Governments In Anambra State, In Preparation For The 2025 Governorship Election

The total number of registered voters in Anambra 2025 has been released by INEC, giving a clear picture of how voting strength is spread across the 21 Local Government Areas. These figures are key to understanding the political landscape ahead of the governorship election. See the full breakdown below.

Total number of registered voters in Anambra

As the people of Anambra State prepare for the upcoming 2025 Governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the official summary of registered voters across the 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.

According to INEC, the total number of registered voters in Anambra stands at 2,802,790. This figure represents the voting strength of the state and shows how the numbers are distributed across the various LGAs. Below is a breakdown of the registered voters per Local Government Area:

1. Aguata – 155,881 registered voters (5.56%)
2. Ayamelum – 96,947 registered voters (3.46%)
3. Anambra East – 110,482 registered voters (3.94%)
4. Anambra West – 71,332 registered voters (2.55%)
5. Anaocha – 124,075 registered voters (4.43%)
6. Awka North – 85,054 registered voters (3.03%)
7. Awka South – 216,611 registered voters (7.73%)
8. Dunukofia – 83,580 registered voters (2.98%)
9. Ekwusigo – 91,549 registered voters (3.27%)
10. Idemili North – 246,318 registered voters (8.79%)
11. Idemili South – 125,632 registered voters (4.48%)
12. Ihiala – 156,715 registered voters (5.59%)
13. Njikoka – 119,668 registered voters (4.27%)
14. Nnewi North – 166,400 registered voters (5.94%)
15. Nnewi South – 102,907 registered voters (3.67%)
16. Ogbaru – 188,016 registered voters (6.71%)
17. Onitsha North – 183,647 registered voters (6.55%)
18. Onitsha South – 168,575 registered voters (6.01%)
19. Orumba North – 102,977 registered voters (3.67%)
20. Orumba South – 85,767 registered voters (3.06%)
21. Oyi – 120,717 registered voters (4.31%)

Observations

• Idemili North tops the list with the highest number of registered voters at 246,318, accounting for 8.79% of the state’s total.
• Awka South follows closely with 216,611 registered voters (7.73%).
• Ogbaru, Onitsha North, and Onitsha South also rank high with 188,016 (6.71%), 183,647 (6.55%), and 168,575 (6.01%) voters respectively.
• On the lower end, Anambra West records the least with 71,332 voters, representing only 2.55% of the state’s total voting strength.

Comparison Between 2021 and 2025 Figures

In the 2021 Governorship election, INEC recorded a total of 2,525,471 registered voters in Anambra State. By 2025, this number has increased to 2,802,790 registered voters.

This represents a growth of 277,319 new voters within four years, showing a steady rise in political participation and voter registration across the state.

• 2021: 2,525,471 registered voters
• 2025: 2,802,790 registered voters
• Increase: 277,319 new voters

This upward trend highlights the growing interest of Ndi Anambra in electoral processes and suggests that the 2025 Governorship election will attract an even larger pool of active voters compared to 2021.

Conclusion

With a total of 2,802,790 registered voters, Anambra State is set for what promises to be a decisive governorship election in 2025. The steady increase from the 2,525,471 voters recorded in 2021 to the present figure highlights not only the growth in population but also the rising political consciousness among Ndi Anambra. This shows that more people are willing to participate in shaping the future of the state by exercising their civic responsibility.

The distribution of voters across the 21 LGAs also reveals important insights into the political map of Anambra. Areas like Idemili North, Awka South, Ogbaru, Onitsha North, and Onitsha South continue to stand out as the most populous in terms of voter registration, making them strategic locations that political parties cannot afford to overlook. On the other hand, LGAs with smaller voting populations such as Anambra West, Orumba South, and Dunukofia still play a significant role because, in a closely contested election, even a few thousand votes can make a difference.

As the countdown to the polls begins, these numbers will guide political strategies, campaign planning, and grassroots mobilization. It also reflects the readiness of Ndi Anambra to actively participate in the democratic process, ensuring that their voices are heard and their votes count. The outcome of the 2025 Governorship election will, therefore, be shaped not just by the candidates and their manifestos but also by the collective power of the 2.8 million registered voters spread across the 21 LGAs of the state.

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