Enugu residents have engaged in panic purchase of food items ahead of the Presidential and National Assembly elections on Saturday, Feb. 16. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who monitored markets in the metropolis reports that the rush was noticed mainly in the major markets. NAN gathered that the rush was to accumulate enough stock that would sustain them throughout the election period. “I registered in my village, and need to do my shopping this morning so that I can travel later today. Mrs. Kate Ugwuanyi, a tomato dealer, told NAN that she had made bumper sales because of the rush.

Source: The Guardian February 15, 2019 15:11 UTC