Anambra guber: Angry youths snub election, plays football on the streets

As the Anambra State governorship election holds, some individuals continued with their normal activities in parts of Awka, the state capital.

Small markets were open while some men were found playing football at street corners.

However, at Okpuno and Mgbakwu, near Awka, voters were seen trickling in for accreditation.

At Uruotulu, Awka, a mobile town crier drove around with public address system mobilising voters to come out and vote.

“Come out and voter, wherever you are,” he said.

As of 8:54 a.m., voting was yet to commence at Polling Units 004 and 005, Umuobi Village Hall, Awkuzu, though electorates were already lined up, waiting for INEC officials to be fully set.

Security personnel were also stationed at the venue. One of the officers told us “everything is in order” and there was “no security threat so far.”

Meanwhile, business activities were picking up near the polling centre, with provision shops open and food vendors attending to voters.

A food seller, Justina Oyibo, said she came out to make some sales since voters will need something to eat, while another vendor, Grace Igwebuike, noted that many voters left home early without breakfast, adding that as they vote, they can eat.