Some traders in Nkwo Igboukwu, Aguata Local Government Area in Nnewi of Anambra State, opened their shops on Saturday despite the ongoing 2025 governorship election.
Channels Television correspondent, Charles Opurum, who reported live from the scene, said market activities were initially in full swing at the Nkwo Ukwu Market before market leaders intervened.
“When we got here, people were selling and doing business. But a few minutes ago, market masters arrived and ordered everyone to close their shops and go home to vote. They warned that anyone found trading would be fined ₦10,000,” our correspondent said.
He added that some traders expressed disinterest in the election, saying they were not motivated to participate. Motorcyclists were also seen riding freely around the market area as business and movement continued in parts of the town.
According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Aguata has 150,575 collected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
The commission also said 2,769,137 out of 2,802,790 registered voters in Anambra, representing 98.8 per cent, collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and are expected to cast their votes across 5,718 polling units in 21 local government areas.
