Ebonyi State government on Saturday disclosed l that the order banning political rallies from holding in public schools in the state, does not exempt the ruling All Progressives Congress.
The ban which took effect on November 1 elicited diverse reactions from the public with some political stakeholders wondering if the APC would be affected by its provisions.
Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Uchenna Orji, dismissed such apprehensions on Saturday at Abakaliki, the state capital when he spoke with newsmen.
He said all political parties were bound by the provisions of the order designed to protect pupils, students and staff that use the schools.
“The apprehensions should be allayed because even in civilised societies, there are conditions attached to political parties holding rallies in public facilities.
“We should correct the earlier insinuations that the order banned political parties from ever holding rallies in these facilities.
“All political parties, including the ruling APC, must secure approval from relevant authorities to use the schools and other public facilities,’’ he said.