Tuesday, November 11, 2014
LIVE From Abuja! Residents Lament Over Hardship Caused By GEJ Declaration
As President Jonathan declares today, Abuja residents are groaning over the inconveniences they are subjected to...BBN correspondents brings this report live from the capital city!
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As President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan officially declares his interest in re-election today, activities around the Nations capital of Abuja has been grounded over what residents are describing as "a needless hardship".
At the moment, majority of Abuja residents are seen trekking long distances from their abodes to their various places of work due to the restriction placed on vehicular movements by the police.
Our correspondent who visited the Nyanya area of the city where major middle and low income earners stay observed that people in their overwhelming majority are walking on the roads leading to their various offices.
Majority of Abuja residents are further seen walking the 20km journey from Nyanya to AYA in Asokoro. A frustrated resident lamented to BlackBox Nigeria that "it is quite pathetic that a so called democratic government would make people go through this kind of suffering simply because he wants to declared his intention to run."
Our correspondent also gathered that similar outcries is being made by residents of areas like Gwagwalada, Maraba and Lokogoma. The Urban Mass transport vehicles popularly called 'El Rufai buses' have also left several commuters stranded as heavy military presence is seen across the capital city.
It was further gathered that the civil service has also been shut down for the day as government officials has been directed to head to the campaign Eagle square declaration ground.
In all these, President Goodluck Jonathan's campaign posters can be see everywhere in the city.
As President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan officially declares his interest in re-election today, activities around the Nations capital of Abuja has been grounded over what residents are describing as "a needless hardship".
At the moment, majority of Abuja residents are seen trekking long distances from their abodes to their various places of work due to the restriction placed on vehicular movements by the police.
Our correspondent who visited the Nyanya area of the city where major middle and low income earners stay observed that people in their overwhelming majority are walking on the roads leading to their various offices.
Majority of Abuja residents are further seen walking the 20km journey from Nyanya to AYA in Asokoro. A frustrated resident lamented to BlackBox Nigeria that "it is quite pathetic that a so called democratic government would make people go through this kind of suffering simply because he wants to declared his intention to run."
Our correspondent also gathered that similar outcries is being made by residents of areas like Gwagwalada, Maraba and Lokogoma. The Urban Mass transport vehicles popularly called 'El Rufai buses' have also left several commuters stranded as heavy military presence is seen across the capital city.
It was further gathered that the civil service has also been shut down for the day as government officials has been directed to head to the campaign Eagle square declaration ground.
In all these, President Goodluck Jonathan's campaign posters can be see everywhere in the city.
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| An Army checkpoin at Kugbo |
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| Thousands of workers, students etc are seen walking long distances due to restriction of vehicular movement |
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| Stand still for vehicle owners |
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| Stranded commuters |
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| Nyanya to AYA (over 20km journey) |
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| A GEJ supporter walking from Nyanya to the Eagle square campaign grounds |
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