The Anambra State Police Command has informed the general public that there will be a total restriction of vehicular movements in/out and across Anambra State on Saturday, 8th November 2025, being the day of the Governorship Election.
The restriction takes effect from 12.00am to 6.00pm on the Election Day, and shall affect all roads within the state including interstate highways.
A release by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the 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 5th November 2025.
The release explained that the decision is aimed at preventing the movement of political thugs and other criminal elements who may attempt to disrupt the electoral process.
It further intimated that the restriction applies to all forms of motorized transportation, including: Private vehicles, Commercial vehicles, Trucks, Tricycles, Motorcycles and shuttle buses.
It advised all intended interstate travelers intending to travel through any part of the State to take alternative routes during the period.
According to the release, only persons on essential duties such as designated INEC officials, accredited journalists and election observers, medical personnel, emergency responders and essential services providers would be exempted, pointing out that such persons must, carry valid identification and clearance tag at all times.
It urged residents to comply with the 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 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.
