The transportation fares were increased by between N100 to N150, depending on the route.
The petroleum marketers said they were shutting down operations “not because we are on strike, but because we can no longer do business under this condition.”
Though there are 16 political party candidates for Saturday’s election, the quest for the top job in the state has been dubbed a two-horse race.
Peoples Gazette reporters on election duty found anti-riot policemen manning strategic locations in the state to ensure orderliness.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
