DAILY POST
It is exactly three days after Nigeria’s Presidential election. Tension is high; uncertainty persists in the country. The long wait for the final result creates anxiety, especially among business owners.
The major contenders are Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Peter Obi of the Labour Party and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP.
As results continue to trickle in, there is opposition from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the Labour Party, LP.
The development has created fear of possible violence in the minds of investors and a cross section of Nigerians.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and other leaders have also warned of dire consequences over alleged manipulation of the exercise.
From the Nation’s capital, Abuja, to Ikeja Lagos, there has been palpable fear over the country’s future when the Independent National Electoral Commission completely declares the Presidential election results. The political drama from some Party’s agents at the ongoing National Collation Centre leaves one to ponder.
Checks by DAILY POST on Monday found out that business activities were low. The ever-traffic Mararaba-Nyanya road, Kubwa expressway, Lugbe expressway and significant routes in Abuja were non-existent.
Businesses in Wuse II, Banex shopping complex, Area 1 UTC, Garki Market and Wuse Market did not record the usual flow of customers.
Also, a check at Federal Secretariat Complex in Abuja showed that most civil servants were yet to resume work.
It is a similar situation in Nasarawa, Niger, Edo, Delta, Kogi and other states as businesses are partially closed.
Mr Chijioke Egege, a business owner at Area 1 UTC market, confirmed a low customer turnout.
He said, “Abuja was practically dry today for the obvious reason- the presidential election. There is tension everywhere, so customers are careful not to go out.”
