The minister, Nyesom Wike, has announced a work-free day on Friday, as well as a restriction of movement from 8 p.m. on Friday to 6 a.m. on Saturday ahead of the Saturday, February 21, Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT
The minister, made this known in a special broadcast on national television and radio stations on Thursday urged residents of the FCT to come out en masse to vote for candidates of their choice.

The broadcast read: “On Saturday, February 21, we will all have a crucial opportunity to shape the future of our great Federal Capital Territory.

“The election of either new or returning chairmen and councilors for the six area councils is a momentous occasion, and I urge you to come out in your numbers to exercise your right to vote.

“I urge you to go to the polls with a sense of purpose and responsibility.

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