Governor Umahi
2023: Umahi bans political rallies in public schools in Ebonyi
From Chinedu Nwafor, Abakaliki
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has placed ban on holding political rallies in both primary and Secondary Schools across the state from November 1, 2022.
The Governor also banned the use of motorcycle in the state from 7pm to 6 am.
Umahi made the pronouncements during the Stakeholders’ Summit on Citizens’ input and Consultation for the 2023 Budget estimate and Nigeria 2023 Population and Housing Census in Abakakilki on Monday.
He emphasized that before political party would hold rallies in public schools in the State, including that of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Party must get approval from the Commissioner for Education.
He also decried the spate of hate sperches among candidates of political parties and tasked all politicians to desist from it, as his administration would no longer tolerate it.
“Let me make it clear that before any political rallies can hold in both primary and secondary schools in the state from November 1, political Parties must get approval from the state ministry of education.
“No political campaign must hold in any public schools and this is our position,” the Governor added.
On the 2023 Budget estimate, he said that the large chunk would channel to infrastructure, health, Education, agriculture, among other.
Mr Orlando Nweze, State Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, said over N139 billion was estimated as budget for the 2023 fiscal year
