The Delta State government has announced the restriction of movement in Udu Local Government Area from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026, ahead of the Udu State Constituency House of Assembly bye-election.
The government made this known in a special announcement signed by the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, on Thursday.
Key Highlights:
Movement will be restricted in Udu LGA from 6am to 6pm on Saturday.
The restriction is for the Udu State Constituency bye-election.
Essential and authorised personnel are exempted.
Voting is scheduled for 8:30am to 2:30pm.
Residents are urged to comply and ensure a peaceful election.
According to the statement, the restriction is aimed at ensuring a safe, peaceful and orderly electoral environment, as well as protecting voters and sensitive election materials.
The announcement advised residents and members of the public in Udu to comply with the restriction throughout the period of the election.
It, however, clarified that the restriction would not affect essential workers and authorised personnel carrying out election-related duties.
Also exempted are accredited election observers, media personnel, security operatives, emergency responders and essential service providers.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the Udu State Constituency bye-election for Saturday, September 19, as part of legislative bye-elections holding across Delta, Gombe, Bauchi and Kano States.
INEC said voting in the affected constituencies would take place at designated polling units, with the exercise scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The state government urged residents of Udu to cooperate with the restriction and other lawful measures put in place to facilitate a peaceful electoral process.
