LG elections: Cross River declares Thursday, Friday public holidays

Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu

The Cross River Government has declared Thursday and Friday as public holidays to enable voters in the state participate fully in the councils elections scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 1.

The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Nsa Gill, announced this in a statement issued to newsmen on Wednesday in Calabar.

Gill said the decision was to allow ample time for those who have to travel outside Calabar to various parts of the state to exercise their civic duties.

He urged the residents, especially voters, to take advantage of the two-day holidays to engage in the electoral processes and make their voices heard.