Gov Adeleke Orders Restriction Of Vehicular Movement
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered the restriction of vehicular movement from 5 am to 5 pm on Saturday as the state holds the local government election.
A statement by the spokesperson to the governor, Olawale Rasheed, obtained in Osogbo on Friday, subsequently directed the security agencies to enforce the restriction.
The governor also said they should allow only voters and accredited media and civil society organisations 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.”
