Wike Declares Work-Free Day Ahead of Abuja Elections

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), announced that Friday will be a work-free day in Abuja, coinciding with the area council elections scheduled for Saturday, February 21. In a special broadcast on Thursday, Wike ordered a restriction of movement from 8 PM on Friday until 6 PM on Saturday to facilitate the electoral process.

He urged residents of the FCT to participate en masse in the elections and to respect the rules governing the electoral process. Additionally, Wike expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for signing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law, which he stated demonstrates a commitment to strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring that the electoral process is free, fair, and transparent.

The announcement was made through a statement issued by Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media.