Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi state Monday banned the use of school and market premises for political rallies.
The governor also banned the use of motorcycles beyond 6 pm in the state.
Umahi stated this during the 2023 budget citizens’ input at the Ecumenical Center, Abakaliki.
Governor Umahi instructed the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Cletus Ofoke, to script an executive order on the ban.
He said: “I want HAG to come up with an executive order banning the presence of motorcycles in every part of Ebonyi state from 7 pm to 6 am. All the unknown gunmen are using motorcycles, so, if you want to use a motorcycle use it before 7 pm. We have to do everything possible to secure your lives. My very good friend who was part of the construction of this place was killed yesterday night at Nssuka by unknown gunmen. Many people have been lost in this state in this wickedness.
“When we take certain decisions because we have to take them, it is the responsibility of every government to protect lives and properties.
“Those kicking for the ban of Ebubeagu should go and sit down because Ebubeagu has come to stay. If any of them is caught catch by any Ebubeagu person, I will throw the person into prison.
That’s what the law says. But you can be castigating them on Facebook. If you come here, they will catch you to go and prove what you have been saying about them.
“There is a law for that, they are empowered to arrest and hand over immediately to the police, and they will continue to do that.”