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Petrol shortages, chaos at banks, in addition to insecurity and the chronic lack of water and electricity, have added to the plight of many in Nigeria as the country is nearing the general election day.
Petrol shortages, chaos at banks, in addition to insecurity and the chronic lack of water and electricity, have added to the plight of many in Nigeria as the country is nearing the presidential election day.
According to reports, from north to south, the country of about 215 million people, is facing crises on multiple fronts. It is a paradox that while Nigeria is one of Africa’s largest crude oil producers, it has almost no refining capacity. It is importing fuel from Europe and elsewhere.
It is a common sight that petrol pumps are shut due to lack of stock and people selling fuel at higher prices in the black market. Under pressure, the government agreed to push the deadline to restrict controls on the issuance of currencies back to February 10. But many banks were still unable to distribute the new notes. ATMs are empty, spreading despair and frustration among people.
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The two main candidates vying to replace Buhari are Bola Tinubu of the president’s governing party, and Atiku Abubakar of the main opposition group. But they are seasoned politicians and wealthy, but not above suspicion of corruption.
