The Digest:
The Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, wore a deserted look on Saturday as residents observed the movement restriction order imposed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike ahead of the Area Council elections. Photos captured by Daily Trust's Onyekachukwu Obi show empty streets across the capital, with the order obeyed in some parts, while other areas saw residents going about normal business. The restriction, which ran from 8 pm Friday to 6 pm Saturday, was aimed at ensuring the smooth conduct of the council polls across the six area councils. The empty streets reflect the impact of the order, though enforcement appeared uneven. Low voter turnout was also reported at many polling units, with INEC officials seen idling at some stations due to the absence of voters.
Key Points:
- Wike's movement restriction was largely effective, creating deserted streets across Abuja.
- The order impacted businesses and daily life for residents who complied.
- Voters and residents faced inconvenience, while security focused on the election.
- This signals the trade-off between electoral security and normal activity.
- The timing, with low turnout, raises questions about restriction's necessity.
Photos show empty Abuja streets on election day after Wike's movement restriction, with residents largely complying as council polls record low turnout.
Sources: Daily Trust
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Abuja, Election Day, Empty Streets, Nyesom Wike,
