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From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha
MAYOR of Orumba South Local Government Area, Anambra State, Shedrack Azubuike, has reaffirmed his administration’s zero-tolerance policy for unauthorised gatherings after halting an unapproved political campaign at St. Augustine’s Primary School, Umunze yesterday.
The intervention followed reports of a political rally within the school premises during official hours without clearance from the local government authority.
Azubuike stormed the venue and ordered immediate dismantling of canopies belonging to the campaign team of the APC who were expected to host their governorship candidate, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, at the venue. He directed the organisers to vacate the area pending the presentation of an official clearance letter.
Mayor Azubuike said the activity violated a directive issued on August 14, which prohibits political, religious or social events in public and private schools within the state during school hours.
He noted that the noise and disruption from such gatherings interferes with teaching and learning in the school.
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Anambra State Ministry of Education in August, 2025, issued a circular banning the use of school premises for political, social and religious gatherings gathering.
“This is a circular titled: ‘Restriction on Political, Religious and Social Gatherings in Schools during School Hours.’
“This enforcement is not against any group. It is to maintain peace, order and public safety in line with our council’s regulations.
“So, any group or individual seeking to use a school facility must first obtain written clearance.”
He warned that school heads and proprietors who fail to enforce the directive would face administrative or legal sanctions.
Azubuike reiterated his commitment to ensuring that all public gatherings in Orumba South complies with established administrative and safety standards.
