Enugu State Government declared Wednesday, Feb. 23, a public holiday on Sunday to allow residents to participate “fully and actively” in the state’s local government elections.
On that day, elections will be held to fill 17 chairmanships and 260 councillorships.
Mr. Steve Oruruo, Special Adviser on Information to Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, announced the holiday.
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Markets and offices will be closed and movement of people and vehicles restricted between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. during the election period, he said, except for those on essential duties.
The Enugu State government’s statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information, Steve Oruruo reads:
“The Enugu State Government (ENSG) wishes to notify the public that Local Government elections will hold on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, across the stat.
“Consequently, the Government has declared a statewide work free day on Wednesday, February 23, from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. to allow the people exercise their constitutional suffrage.
“During this period, 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 our democracy, has made requisite arrangements to guarantee a hitch-free process.
