Your freedom is not absolute, AGC to govt servants on joining rallies
In a statement today, the AGC said civil servants are subject to the Oath of Office as provided for in subregulation 20(3) of the Public Officers (Appointment, Promotion, and Termination of Service) Regulations 2012.
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