Despite the announcement by the security operatives that there will be no movement in Anambra state during the election, some of the markets were in full swing in some different territories.
At eke-Awka market, petty traders displayed their products like potatoes, groundnuts,apples, and other food stuffs, while some vehicles offered skeletal services within the capital city and it’s environs
Also, at Mgbakwu in Awka North, the nkwo-market was in full swing with some of the traders,who spoke with The Nation, said they were not interested in the election
One of them, who gave his name as Chibuike, described politicians as selfish, adding that they only care about those around them like friends and relations.
Eighty-year- old retiree, Pa Morrison Okafor, told The Nation that as a retiree, he owed it as a duty to vote for the person paying his pensions.
He said many places those in his age bracket do not partake in such activities like voting again, but added that as a patriotic citizen, he came out to exercise his franchise.
Meanwhile, security has been tight as each polling Unit boasts of about four to five security operatives, while helicopters have continued to hover around the state.
Speaking with The Nation, the Deputy Commandant General,DCG of the Civil Defence Corps, Philip Ayuba, said so far so good.
He said there had not been any report disturbances anywhere in the state, adding that the election had been peaceful.
On the movement of the residents despite restrictions, Ayuba, said it could some of the ones on essential duties.
However, The Nation, discovered that some commercial vehicles were loading in Awka and Onitsha to Enugu state,as some people embarked on travels despite the governorship election
