Some market women and traders in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, went about their usual business activities on Saturday as local government elections took place across the state’s 16 local government areas of the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that residents were going about their daily activities while the election process unfolded.
One of the market women, Iyabo Alata, told NAN that she prioritised her business over voting.
“This is the only way to put food on my table, not voting,” Alata said.
Aishat Usman, another trader, shared similar sentiments.
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Usman said: “We’ve been voting since birth, yet to see any impact.
“My business is my pride.
“I don’t care about the election.”
NAN reports that major markets like Ipata and Maraba witnessed business as usual in spite of the ongoing election.
Alhaji Ismail Seriki, a leader in Gambari, stressed the importance of local government elections, noting that council leaders are closest to the people.
NAN also reports that as of 9:30am, voters were awaiting the arrival of Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission officials and election materials.
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