AWKA — The Anambra State Government has declared Friday a work-free day for all civil servants in the state ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.
The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Awka by the Head of Service (HOS), Mrs. Theodora Igwegbe.
According to the statement, the work-free day was approved by Governor Chukwuma Soludo to enable civil servants to travel to their respective localities and participate in the election.
“The gesture is to encourage the active participation of the state workforce in the electoral process,” Igwegbe said.
She described the electoral process as both a civic duty and a vital contribution of civil servants to good governance and democracy.
The Head of Service directed all political appointees, permanent secretaries, and heads of ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to duly inform their staff and ensure full compliance with the directive.
Background
Anambra residents will head to the polls on Saturday to elect the next governor of the state. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured voters of its readiness to conduct a free, fair, and credible election.
Governor Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) is seeking re-election amid campaigns by major opposition parties including the PDP, APC, and LP.
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