ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has on Friday signed Executive Order 21, prohibiting the use of public schools for political parties without the approval of the state ministry of education.
The Governor noted that the application for approval must be submitted at least two weeks before the date of the campaign.
He noted also that, applicants will deposit the sum of five million caution fees in case attendees destroy the facilities in the schools.
Governor Wike added that a local council chairman has the right to stop any rally if approval is not sought.
The Governor ststed on Friday while signing into effect the motion passed by the State Assembly to de-recognise Celestine Omehia as former Governor of Rivers State.
Wike further warned that the state government will not allow political parties and their supporters to disturb the peace in the state, as the campaigns begin.
He threatened that any head of school that connives with political parties to hold rallies without approval by the state government will be dealt with.
Governor Wike reiterated his stance against the use of hotels and other leisure spots as meeting points by hoodlums and cultists ahead of the 2023 elections.
He however, advised candidates for next year’s election to be committed, peaceful, and responsible in their conduct as required by law.