LG Poll: Ondo declares Friday work free

News Express |17th Jan 2025 | 184

Ondo State emblem

In preparation for the Saturday local council election, Ondo State government has declared Friday a work-free day.

A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan reads:

“The Local Government Election in Ondo State has been scheduled by the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) to hold on Saturday, 18th of January 2025.

“To this end, the Ondo State Government has declared Friday, 17th of January, 2025 as Work-Free Day for Public Servants in the State to enable them travel to their various communities to exercise their civic responsibilities.

“Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa urges all stakeholders to ensure a free, fair and peaceful local government election across the State.” (Daily Independent)

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