• The Ondo State Police announces a movement restriction from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on election day to ensure security and peace
• Security personnel, health workers, and other essential services are exempt from the movement restriction
• The police caution against any attempts to disturb the election process, assuring robust security measures are in place

The Ondo State Police Command has announced a restriction on vehicular and motorcycle movement from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, to ensure a peaceful and secure local government election.

This directive was issued by the state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr Wilfred Afolabi, in a statement released on Thursday, January 16, through the command’s spokesperson, CSP Funmilayo Odunlami.

The restriction is aimed at bolstering security during the electoral process. The CP advised commuters passing through Ondo State to adjust their travel plans accordingly to avoid inconvenience.

"However, security personnel, health workers, firefighters, and other essential service providers are exempted from the restriction and allowed free movement to carry out their duties," Afolabi said. 

He added that emergency cases would also be accommodated for movement.

The police urged eligible voters to comply with electoral guidelines while performing their civic duties. Afolabi warned against any attempts to disrupt the election, stating that robust security measures had been implemented to address any potential disturbances.

“All intending miscreants who may want to cause mayhem on election day are warned to stay clear. All machinery is in place to nip any untoward act as they raise their ugly heads,” the CP stated.

The commissioner reassured citizens of the police command’s readiness to safeguard human and material resources for a seamless electoral process.

Osun High Court adjourns hearing of LG election suit

Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that the Osun State High Court sitting in Ile-Ife adjourned the hearing of the ongoing legal challenge against the conduct of the February 22, 2025, local government elections in the state. The case would resume on January 17, 2025, for the consideration of pending applications or a possible settlement report.

The suit, filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and 19 disqualified candidates, is directed against the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), Governor Ademola Adeleke, and the State Attorney General. 

The plaintiffs sought to halt the elections, citing allegations of irregularities and the unlawful exclusion of candidates from the electoral process.