The Enugu State Government has reportedly given teachers in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area 48 hours to explain their absence from a rally organised to endorse Governor Peter Mbah for a second term in office.
The directive has raised questions about the involvement of public servants in political activities and the expectations placed on teachers in the state.
The rally was reportedly organised in support of Governor Peter Mbah’s second-term ambition ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
According to the information available, teachers in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area who did not attend the endorsement event have been asked to explain their absence within 48 hours.
The reported directive has drawn attention to the relationship between public service responsibilities and participation in political gatherings, particularly where attendance at an endorsement rally is involved.
Teachers, as public servants, have professional responsibilities that include delivering quality education and ensuring that students receive uninterrupted learning. Questions may arise over whether attendance at a political rally should form part of their official duties.
However, further details are needed to establish the specific government agency that issued the directive, the reasons given for demanding explanations and whether the affected teachers had previously received an official instruction to attend the rally.
The development comes as political activities and preparations for the 2027 elections gradually gather momentum across Nigeria.
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