… clamps down on use of Motorcycles
Governor, David Umahi of Ebonyi State has banned the use of school premises, market places in the 13 local government areas of the state for political rallies.
The governor announced the ban on Monday while addressing stakeholders and non- governmental organizations during the 2023 budget estimate and citizen’s imputs at the ecumenical center, Abakiliki, the Ebonyi State capital.
He said the order became imperative as schools and markets were used for open defecation during rallies by politicians
He directed that all political parties must write an application to the Commissioner of Education, applying to be allowed to use school premises and market places for campaigns.
Governor Umahi also banned the use of motorcycles in all parts of the state between 7:00pm and 6:00am and blamed the serial killings of residents on unknown gunmen using motorbikes
The governor however, insisted that the Ebubeagu security operatives will not be scraped as was alleged by opposition parties, stressing that the operatives have come to stay.
“We ban the use of motorcycles in any part of the state from 7:00pm to 6:00am. It is for the betterment of your lives. All the unknown gunmen are using motorcycles.
“We have to do everything possible to secure your lives. My good friend was killed yesterday night by unknown gunmen who used motorcycles and spread bullets on him. Many people have lost their lives in this process. We need no sacrifices” he stated.
