Ahead of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election, Kayode Fayemi, Ekiti State Governor, has declared Thursday as a work-free day for public and private schools in the state.

A statement issued by Mr O.R Ajayi, the Director of Schools, confirmed the development on Wednesday.

Ajayi said all public and private (primary and secondary schools) are to observe the work-free day.

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He directed all heads of various schools to ensure compliance with the directive.

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The APC governorship primary will hold on Thursday.

The party will be using both primary and secondary school playgrounds as venues for the exercise to select the party’s candidate.