A political rally organized by the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, was halted on Wednesday by Hon. Shedrack Azubuike, Chairman of Orumba South Local Government Area in Anambra State. The rally, scheduled to take place at St. Augustine Primary School in Umunze, violated rules that prohibit the use of public or private schools as campaign venues during school hours.
Eyewitnesses reported that members of Ukachukwu’s campaign council had begun erecting canopies for the event when the chairman intervened, citing the breach of regulations. Hon. Azubuike ordered the immediate dismantling of the canopies and instructed the organizers to vacate the premises until they obtained an official clearance letter from the Local Government Authority.
The chairman’s action was based on a directive issued by the Anambra State Ministry of Education on August 14, 2025, which bans political, religious, or social events in schools during school hours. The directive aims to minimize disruptions to the learning environment and emphasizes the need for alternative venues for such gatherings. Hon. Azubuike explained that enforcement of the directive is not targeted at any specific group; it is intended to maintain peace, order, and public safety in line with council regulations. He warned that school heads and proprietors who fail to enforce the directive could face administrative or legal sanctions.
Hon. Azubuike reiterated his commitment to ensuring that all public gatherings in Orumba South comply with established administrative and safety standards. The incident underscores the importance of adhering to regulations governing the use of public facilities, particularly schools, for political and social events. The APC governorship candidate’s campaign team has not yet commented on the incident. Meanwhile, the Anambra State Ministry of Education has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the directive, urging all stakeholders to respect the learning environment and follow the established guidelines. As the election season approaches, local authorities are likely to continue focusing on the enforcement of such regulations.
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