The Enugu State Government has announced a restriction of movement across the six local government areas that make up the Enugu North Senatorial District ahead of Saturday’s bye-election.
The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, disclosed this in a public service announcement issued on Friday.
According to him, the directive will apply across the 102 electoral wards in the senatorial district.
“The Government of Enugu State wishes to inform the general public that the Enugu North Senatorial District By-Election will hold on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
“To ensure the peaceful, orderly, and credible conduct of the election, there will be a restriction of movement from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. across the six Local Government Areas and 102 electoral wards that make up the Enugu North Senatorial District,” the statement read.
The government, however, exempted officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, security personnel, accredited election observers, journalists and other persons authorised to perform election-related duties from the restriction.
It urged residents and eligible voters to conduct themselves peacefully and comply with electoral guidelines throughout the exercise.
The government also called on political parties, candidates and their supporters to remain law-abiding before, during and after the poll.
Onyia said security agencies had been directed to enforce compliance with the restriction and maintain law and order during the election.
“The people and residents of the district are encouraged to exercise their civic responsibility peacefully and in accordance with electoral guidelines. Political parties, candidates and their supporters are also urged to remain law-abiding during and after the exercise.
“Security agencies have been directed to ensure strict compliance with this directive,” he stated.
The state government thanked residents for their understanding and cooperation and wished the district a peaceful and successful bye-election.
The Enugu North Senatorial District comprises Igbo-Etiti, Igbo Eze North, Igbo Eze South, Nsukka, Udenu and Uzo-Uwani local government areas. The bye-election is being conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission to fill the vacant senatorial seat.