The 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.”
A dispute between the APC and PDP in the state erupted following the Court of Appeal’s judgment on the dismissal of APC local government chairmen and councillors.
While the PDP argued that the February 10 ruling by the Court of Appeal in Akure did not reinstate the sacked APC officials elected in 2022, the APC maintained that they had the right to resume office.
Tensions escalated on Monday as both parties attempted to take control of local government secretariats across Osun State.
The police confirmed that six people were killed and several others injured in the ensuing violence.
