The Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, has called for a free, fair, credible, and inclusive governorship election in Anambra State scheduled for November 8, 2025.
In a statement signed by its National Chairman, Dr Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, IPAC urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to provide a level playing field for all political parties and candidates participating in the poll.
The council made the call in a goodwill message to Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
“We call for a free, fair, credible and inclusive governorship election in Anambra State slated for November 8, 2025. We urge INEC to provide a level playing field for all the political parties and their candidates participating in the election,” the statement read.
It further urged politicians to focus on issue-based campaigns and shun politics of bitterness, which it said undermines the nation’s electoral process.
“We should respect the sanctity of the ballot box and ensure that every vote is counted and counts in the overall result. Election is the beauty of democracy, let us rebuild trust in the democratic system ahead of the 2027 general election,” it added.
The council also hailed Nigerians for their resilience and patriotism, noting that despite political, socio-economic, and security challenges, citizens remain committed to building a better nation.
It described the 65th Independence Anniversary as a moment for sober reflection and rededication to national service, stressing that Nigeria is the only country citizens can call their own.
“It is time for action. It is time for patriotism. It is time to deepen the nation’s democracy and look forward to the future with renewed confidence and faith,” the statement said.
IPAC reaffirmed its role as the umbrella body of all registered political parties in Nigeria and pledged its unwavering commitment to sustainable democracy and national development.
“Together, we will build an enduring democracy. We are all in it together,” it concluded.
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