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By Abdulwahab Muhammad, SSA Communication to the Governor of Bauchi State
The Bauchi State Government has declared Monday, August 17, 2026, a work-free day across the state to enable eligible citizens to participate fully in the forthcoming Local Government Council elections.
Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, CON (Kauran Daular Usmaniyya) approved the work-free day following the announcement by the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC), which fixed Monday for the conduct of elections into the Local Government Councils across the state.
According to a statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Mukhtar M. Gidado, the directive covers civil and other public servants at the local government, state and federal levels working in Bauchi State, as well as employees in the banking sector.
Workers providing essential services are, however, exempted from the directive.
The government explained that the decision was taken to give eligible voters sufficient opportunity to exercise their constitutional right without restrictions arising from official duties.
It called on citizens and residents to turn out peacefully and exercise their franchise in accordance with the law, while conducting themselves responsibly before, during and after the polls.
The government also assured residents that relevant authorities would work towards ensuring a peaceful and orderly electoral environment throughout the exercise.
It urged members of the public to cooperate fully with security agencies and electoral officials in the discharge of their responsibilities.
The Bauchi State Government wished citizens a peaceful, credible and successful Local Government Council election.
Published by Alphapressmedia.com
