The President of the Government, Vasco Cordeiro, has instructed all members of the Regional Government to suspend public official activities during the official election campaign for the regional elections, running from October 2-14.
Under this decision, the Regional Secretaries and Regional Directors of various governmental departments should carry out their duties without taking part in public events, except in the case of exceptional or unforeseen circumstances.
The elections for the members of the Regional Legislative Assembly, scheduled by Decree of the President of the Government, will be held on October 16.
The campaign period begins on the 14th day before the scheduled date for the elections and ends two days before the elections days.