Africa Press-Nigeria:
Ebonyi Governor David Umahi has lifted the ban on political activities in the state.
He also directed the State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) to go ahead with the conduct of the local government elections.
Umahi disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abakaliki, the state capital.
The elections were supposed to hold in April but the Governor suspended the exercise, citing outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
The ruling Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) and some other political parties had already concluded primary elections at the time.
As a result of the indefinite postponement of the polls, the tenure of the serving elected Chairmen ended on May 29.
Umahi thereafter appointed and swore in Caretaker Chairmen for the 13 councils in the state.
