By BARBARA KALU, Enugu –
Enugu State Government has declared Wednesday, Feb. 23, as public holiday to facilitate residents’ “fully and active’’ participation in the state’s local government elections.
The Special Adviser to the governor on Information, Mr Steve Oruruo, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Enugu.
He noted that the state would be holding its elections into 17 chairmanship and 260 councillorship positions on February 23.
According to him, during election period between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., markets and offices shall be closed and movement of persons and vehicles restricted, except for those on essential duties.
“All residents legally qualified to vote are, therefore, encouraged to go to the polls and cast their ballots.
“The state government, in its unflinching commitment to safeguarding and strengthening democracy, has made requisite arrangements to guarantee a hitch-free process,’’ Oruruo stated.
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