The Anambra State Government has declared Friday, November 7, 2025, as a work-free day for all civil and public servants in the state, ahead of the governorship election scheduled for Saturday, November 8.
This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Head of Service, Theodore Igwegbe, who said Governor Chukwuma Soludo approved the work-free day to allow workers return to their respective communities to participate in the polls.
According to Igwegbe, the decision is aimed at encouraging civic engagement and ensuring that eligible workers are not disenfranchised.
“The Anambra State Government has graciously approved the declaration of Friday, November 7, 2025, as a work-free day for all civil and public servants in the state,” the statement said.
“This will afford workers ample time to travel to their respective locations for participation in the Anambra State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, November 8.”
He described voter participation as critical to strengthening democracy in the state.
“The state government views the active participation of its workforce in the electoral process as a civic responsibility and a vital contribution to good governance and democratic development,” he added.
The Head of Service also directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure that the directive is communicated and fully implemented.
Sixteen candidates from various political parties will be contesting in the election, with Governor Soludo seeking re-election on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance.
