The Ebonyi State governor, Chief David Umahi yesterday said the state government was ready to appear in court with five Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) to challenge the planned suit by Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the State.
The organisation yesterday threatened to institute legal action against the state over the plan to restrict parties from using schools, markets and other government facilities for campaigns and rallies.
Governor Umahi had last week issued executive order restricting political parties from using schools, markets, parks and other government facilities for campaigns and rallies.
The state commissioner for Information and state orientation, Barr. Uchenna Orji said that the state governor and chairman of Council assented in EXCO, Executive Order NO 3 of 2022. Executive Order to Prohibit the use of Primary or Secondary School Premises or fields, Markets or Motor Packs for Rallies or Processions or Gathering or Similar Activities in the state.
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