“The governor has given anticipatory approval but I believe he will give the final approval this week.”
The planned vigil challenges the threats by traditional leaders whose towns have declared that they will be observing Oro traditional rites.
“We are also conscious that some of our teachers do participate in the activities of electioneering, and so we want to give them the opportunity to prepare ahead.”
The Nigerian Army assured that the general election would be held in every part of the 27 local government areas of Borno State.
“We have no power to lift the ban; only President Muhammadu Buhari has the power to lift the ban placed on mining activities in Zamfara.”
