Public primary and secondary schools in Enugu have closed early as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Atiku Abubakar, stormed the state for
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that students of the various public secondary schools were seen going home as early as 10 a.m. as a result of the campaign visit by Mr Abubakar’s train.
One of the students, who wanted anonymity, told NAN that his teacher told him and others in the class to go home.
It was the same situation in other public schools visited by NAN education correspondent in Enugu town.
The students, however, said they were not mandated to attend the campaign rally holding at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium.
Meanwhile, some parents in the state have faulted the decision to send students home because of a political campaign rally.
The Commissioner for Education, Prof. Uche Eze, could not be contacted on phone for comments.
(NAN)
