Osun government issues fresh directive ahead of LG poll

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.

“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.”

There have been crisis in the state over the take over of local government secretariats by People Democratic Party and the all Progressive Congress.

On Monday, the police confirmed that six people were killed and several others injured in the violence that erupted the State.

All Progressives Congress (APC) has, based on the Appeal Court ruling, pulled out of Saturday’s election.

However, the PDP-led Osun government disputes the interpretation of the Appeal Court’s ruling and says it does not bar it from conducting fresh elections.