He also appealed to road safety officials to intervene and ease the situation.

The video, sighted by Tribune Online, showed long queues of trucks, cars and other vehicles stretching along the road.

He said, "If you are planning to come to Ibadan today just stay. People have been here three to four hours. I think there was car burnt on the way yesterday or so. It's serious. See where we dey so and we are close to Guru Maharaj Ji. Stay at home."

In a message accompanying the video, Arole warned intending travellers heading to Ibadan to reconsider their journeys due to the severe traffic situation on the expressway.

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