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Edo Poll: Sellers, buyers in early morning trading in Benin

A vegetable seller, Mrs Omonuwa, said she was in the market to earn for her daily bread.

• September 21, 2024

Traders at the new Benin City market on Friday defied the restriction of movement order by the police to engage in a brisk business before the commencement of the Edo State governorship election.

As at 7 a.m., traders have set their makeshift stalls, selling goods along the main thoroughfare despite official warnings to maintain order for the electoral process.

Despite a police presence along the roads to the market, which is aimed at enforcing the movement restrictions, the marketplace in Benin City was bustling with activity as residents stopped for last-minute purchases.

One of the traders, Grace Omonuwa, said she was in the market to earn for her daily feeds.

“Elections may be important, but so is our livelihood,” Said Mrs Omonuwa, a vegetable vendor.

Similarly, Ngozi Eze, said she was in the market to pick up some items before going to the poll.

“I need to buy some food before I go vote,” she said while navigating the busy market.

The police had, during a news briefing on Friday, said restriction of movement would last between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on the election day.

(NAN)

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