LG Poll: CP Alli Restricts Movement Of Vehicles In Delta

CYRIACUS IZUEKWE

In view of the forthcoming Local Government Area Council elections billed to take place in Delta State on Saturday, 6th March, 2021, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Muhammed Alli, has ordered the restriction of vehicular movement from 12am on Friday 5th March to 4pm Saturday 6th March 2021. 

P.M.EXPRESS reports as disclosed by the Acting Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Edafe Bright.The PPRO, who said that the CP gave the order on Wednesday 3rd March, 2021, noted that voters going to exercise their civic rights will not be prevented from doing so despite the restrictions.

However, the restrictions does not affect the essential services providers as stated by the Police boss, CP Alli.
“The Command equally wishes to assure all essential service providers including NUPENG tanker drivers/workers, PHCN, GSM service providers, Hospitals/Clinics staff, Fire Services and media houses etc that their safety is guaranteed while carrying out their lawful duties during the elections.”
“Only those on official and emergency duties with valid means of identification as well as the electorates with permanent voters cards, going to their registered polling units to cast their votes, will be allowed passage during the restriction order.”

While regretting the inconvenience the restriction order will cause commuters passing Delta State to other states, the CP enjoined them to take alternative routes or make do with other contingency plans.

The Command urged all stakeholders to conduct themselves peacefully before, during and after the elections, and respect the rules guiding the process, while wishing Deltans a peaceful election.