The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) hereby informs the general public that temporary traffic diversions and road closures will be in place for the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) Presidential/Gubernatorial Campaign Flag Off, scheduled for Saturday, 14 November 2026, at Durbar Stadium, Oyo.
The Executive Chairman of OYRTMA, Major Adekoya Adesagba (Rtd.), announced these measures at a press briefing held on Friday at the Authority’s headquarters, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. He explained that the restrictions are intended to ensure smooth traffic flow and protect motorists, pedestrians, and other road users during an event expected to draw a large crowd.
Traffic Diversions
All trucks and vehicles travelling from Ibadan towards Ogbomosho/Ilorin via Elekara/Olivet Road will be diverted at Owode onto Isokun–Irepo Road to connect with the Ogbomosho Expressway.
All trucks and vehicles travelling from the Ogbomosho Expressway towards Elekara/Ibadan will not be allowed to access Oyo through Irepo, Isokun, and Owode. Such vehicles should instead use the Expressway to Ibadan.
Vehicles travelling from Ogbomosho via the Old Oyo Road will be diverted at RCC Old Road to connect with the Expressway.
Designated Parking Areas
Attendees are advised to use the designated parking facilities below rather than attempting to drive directly to the venue:
For attendees from Ibadan, Oke Ogun, and Ibarapa axes: St. Bernardine’s Girls Grammar School field, Oyo, and the State Hospital outer space, Oyo.
For attendees from the Ogbomosho axis: Methodist Anglican Primary School field, opposite Durbar Police Station, Oyo, and Olarenwaju Event Centre, beside Methodist Primary School, Oyo.
Road Closures
Roads leading to Durbar Stadium will be temporarily closed to motorists and members of the public who have no business at the campaign venue. Affected road users are advised to use alternative routes during this period.
Advisory to Motorists and Residents
Motorists, commercial transport operators, and residents in the affected areas are urged to plan their journeys ahead and strictly obey traffic signs and directives from OYRTMA personnel deployed to strategic locations. The temporary restrictions are necessary due to the expected influx of people to the programme and are intended to minimise congestion and ensure the safety of all road users.
The OYRTMA Chairman assured the public that the Authority will deploy adequate personnel to monitor traffic movement and respond promptly to any challenges that may arise before, during, and after the programme.
Members of the public are enjoined to cooperate with OYRTMA and other security agencies, as compliance with these traffic arrangements will contribute to the safe and orderly movement of people and vehicles throughout the event.
