Security was Thursday heightened in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital and Otuoke, Ogbia local government area in preparation for the traditional marriage of President Goodluck Jonathan’s daughter.
Residents of Yenagoa, however, kicked against security blockade of some internal roads that lead to the Yenagoa home of the President.
Passerby and motorists were unhappy that all the roads close to the Jonathan’s house in Kpansia area of the capital city were close to traffic.
Stern-looking security operatives took over the roads and diverted traffic leading to chaotic traffic situation in Yenagoa.
All security commanders, the police, air force, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), relocated temporarily to Otuoke, the hometown of the President to ensure a hitch-free ceremony.
Dignitaries including Patience Jonathan and the Chief of Staff, Aso Rock, were said to have arrived the state for the marriage.
The President is expected to arrive Friday for the marriage.
Investigation revealed that motoists were groaning over the traffic gridlock that resulted from preparations for the marriage.
The wedding was said to have taken toll on commericial activities as a popular market at Kpansia which holds on Saturday has been reportedly closed.
Traders from neighbouring states usually gather at the market along Isaac Boro Road to do business every Saturday.
Some traders who spoke with our correspondent decried the closure which they described as ill-advised.
