The Enugu State Government has announced a temporary restriction of movement across the six local government areas that make up the Enugu North Senatorial District ahead of the bye-election scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026.
The announcement was made in a public service statement issued on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia.
According to the directive, movement will be restricted from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in all 102 electoral wards within the senatorial district to ensure the smooth conduct of the election.
“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 said.
The government clarified that the restriction does not apply to officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security personnel, accredited election observers, journalists and other individuals authorised to carry out election-related duties.
Residents and eligible voters were encouraged to participate peacefully in the electoral process and comply with all electoral regulations.
The state government also appealed to political parties, candidates and their supporters to conduct themselves responsibly and avoid actions capable of disrupting the election.
Onyia stated that security agencies have been directed to enforce compliance with the movement restriction and maintain law and order throughout the exercise.
“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 said.
The government expressed appreciation to residents for their cooperation and understanding, while wishing the people of the district a peaceful, successful and credible 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 INEC to fill the vacant senatorial seat in the district.
