Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has imposed restriction on vehicular movement from 5 am to 5 pm on Saturday to enable a hitch free conduct of the state local government election.
A statement by the spokesperson to the governor Olawale Rasheed on Friday further directed the security agencies to enforce the restriction.
According to the statement only voters and accredited media and civil society organisations are allowed to move around for the continued peace and security of the state.
The statement read, “Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered restriction of vehicular movement from 5 am to 5 pm on Saturday 22nd February 2022 across Osun state.
“The directive of the State Governor was sequel to the statewide local government elections that are scheduled to be held tomorrow across the state.
“Governor Adeleke who reiterated his commitment to peace and security said the movement restriction is necessary to prevent importation of hoodlums into the state amidst local elections.
“He therefore directed security agencies to enforce the restriction and only allow voters and accredited media and civil society organisations for the continued peace and security of Osun State.”
