Ekiti 2026 Guber Election: Police Ban Vehicular Movements, Mention Those Not Affected
- Ekiti State Police have banned vehicular movements on June 20 to ensure a peaceful governorship election
- The restriction lasts from midnight to 6:00 PM, affecting all motorized transport across Ekiti State
- The exemptions include students, INEC staff, journalists, and essential service providers with valid identification
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Ado-ekiti, Ekiti State - The Ekiti State Police Command has announced a ban on vehicular movements on Saturday, June 20 for the 2026 governorship election.
The Police police public relations officer, SP Abutu Sunday, said there will be a restriction of inter-state and intra-state vehicular movements across the State
Abutu said the restriction takes effect from 12:00am to 6.00pm on the day of election, and shall affect all roads within the state and inter-state highways.
He explained that the measure is part of the comprehensive security arrangements aimed at ensuring a violence-free election.
This was contained in a statement issued by the State Commissioner of Police, AbaYomi Shogunle via his X handle @YomiShogunle, on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
“This vehicular movement restriction is expected to prevent the movement of political thugs and other criminal elements who may attempt to disrupt the electoral process. The restriction applies to all forms of motorized transportations, including; Private cars, Commercial vehicles, Trucks, Tricycles and Motorcycles.
"All intended inter-state travelers planning to travel through any part of Ekiti State are advised to take alternative routes during the stated period.”
Abutu, however, said students/candidates taking National structured examinations/assessment, INEC staff and ad-hoc staff, accredited journalists, local and foreign election observers, medical personnel, emergency responders and essential services providers are exempted and allowed to use the roads.
“However, persons on essential duties such as designated INEC staff and ad-hoc staff, accredited journalists, local and foreign election observers, medical personnel, emergency responders and essential services providers are exempted and allowed to use the roads accordingly, such persons must carry valid identification and clearance tags. Medical emergency movements are also allowed during this stated period.”
The police urged Ekiti State residents to comply with this measure, stating that it is designed to ensure a peaceful atmosphere for voters to freely exercise their rights to vote.
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Source: Legit.ng
