Nigeria, Feb. 21 -- The Osun State Government is proceeding with Saturday's local government elections despite the opposition of the federal government through the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF).

Governor Ademola Adeleke has, therefore, ordered restriction of vehicular movement from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday across Osun State.

Mr Adeleke, who reiterated his commitment to peace and security, said the movement restriction is necessary to prevent importation of hoodlums into the state amidst local elections, according to a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed.

"He, therefore, directed security agencies to enforce the restriction and only allow voters and accredited media and civil society organisations for the conti...