The Anambra State Police Command has announced a total restriction of vehicular movement in and out of the state on Saturday, being the day of the state governorship election.
In a press statement released on Friday, the spokesman for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the restriction takes effect from 12 am to 6pm and shall affect all roads within the state, including interstate highways.
Ikenga said the restriction applies to all forms of motorised transportation, including private vehicles, commercial vehicles, trucks, tricycles, motorcycles, and shuttle buses.
The statement read in part, “The Anambra State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that there will be a total restriction of vehicular movements in/out and across Anambra State on Saturday, November 8, 2025, being the day of the governorship election.
“The restriction takes effect from 12.00 am to 6.00 pm on the election day and shall affect all roads within the state, including interstate highways.
“This measure is in line with the unanimous decision reached at the meeting of the security services commanders in Anambra State held at the Police State Headquarters, Awka, on November 5, 2025.
“The decision is aimed at preventing the movement of political thugs and other criminal elements who may attempt to disrupt the electoral process.
“The restriction applies to all forms of motorised transportation, including private vehicles, commercial vehicles, trucks, tricycles, motorcycles, and shuttle buses.”
He, however, advised all interstate travellers intending to travel through any part of the state to take alternative routes during this period.
According to him, only persons on essential duties, such as designated INEC officials, accredited journalists and election observers, medical personnel, emergency responders, and essential services providers, will be exempted — such persons must carry a valid identification and clearance tags at all times.
“Residents are urged to comply with this security arrangement, as it is designed to safeguard lives and property, ensure a peaceful election atmosphere, and guarantee that voters freely exercise their right to vote for their preferred candidate.
“The command calls on the electorate to remain law-abiding and cooperate with security personnel who have been deployed across the State to enforce this directive and maintain order,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission has warned political parties, candidates, and voters against any form of electoral malpractice or conduct capable of breaching the peace.
In a statement posted Friday on its official X handle, the commission outlined a list of prohibited actions at polling units, warning that violators would face legal consequences.
“No candidate shall canvass for votes, solicit for the vote of any voter, persuade any voter not to vote for any particular candidate, or shout slogans concerning the election
“Contestants and their supporters must not be in possession of any offensive weapon or wear any dress or facial decoration calculated to intimidate voters.
“No one is allowed to exhibit, wear or tender any notice, symbol, photograph, or party card referring to the election, or use vehicles bearing the colour or symbol of a political party by any means whatsoever,” INEC warned.
It also urged voters to conduct themselves peacefully and leave the polling area immediately after casting their ballots.
“No contestant, supporter, or voter should loiter without excuse after voting or after being refused to vote; snatch or destroy any election materials, or blare a siren,” the commission cautioned.
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