Forward of the Saturday, February 21 space council elections within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the minister, Nyesom Wike, has introduced Friday work free in addition to restricted motion from 8pm on Friday to 6pm on Saturday.
The minister, who made this recognized in a particular broadcast on nationwide tv and radio stations on Thursday, urged residents of the FCT to come back out enmasse to vote for candidates of your selection.
The published learn; “On Saturday, February 21, we are going to all have a vital alternative to form the way forward for our nice Federal Capital Territory. The election of both new or returning Chairmen and Councillors for the six space councils is a momentous event, and I urge you to come back out in your numbers to train your proper to vote.
“I urge you to go to the polls with a way of goal and duty.
“As we train our democratic proper, allow us to accomplish that in an orderly and lawful method. Allow us to respect the principles, respect one another, and respect the result of the election. We should present the world that we’re a mature and accountable voters, able to conducting ourselves with dignity and decorum.
“At this juncture, with the approval of the President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, I hereby declare Friday, February 20, 2026, as a Work Free Day to allow motion of residents to their varied communities to take part within the elections.
“Equally, the President has accepted the restriction of motion throughout the FCT from 8pm of Friday, February 20 to 6pm of Saturday, February 21, 2026. Consequently, all safety businesses are directed to make sure strict compliance with this directive.”