2027: Broom sellers hit record sales at APC rally in Ebonyi

Broom sellers in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, made record sales at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in the state, yesterday. The sellers were all smiles yesterday in Abakaliki during President Bola Tinubu’s visit to the state as part of the party’s campaign activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. The broom sellers took advantage of the large gathering at the rally venue, the Ebonyi Township Stadium, to display and sell their products. They positioned themselves around the stadium and major streets in the state capital, attending to their customers. The event caused an increased demand for brooms, which prompted a sharp hike in the commodity’s price, especially around the party’s rally venue. A sizable bunch of brooms was sold between N800 and N1,500, while a small size was sold for N500. Okechukwu Nworie, a broom seller, at the Kpirikpiri Market in Abakaliki, said that the rally provided a rare opportunity for him to sell more brooms. “The turnout of people, especially the party supporters, created a good opportunity to sell my products. It was a good opportunity. The rally provided economic benefits for me and other small-scale traders,” he said. Grace Nwovu, another broom seller, also expressed satisfaction with the increased commercial activities associated with the rally. “I am happy today. The rally provided us, the sellers, with an opportunity to make additional income, especially now that we are experiencing a harsh economy,” she said. Jerry Chibueze, another broom seller, however, said that the price was not high when compared with the economic situation in the country. “It is a big day today in the stadium. I have sold my product, which is a broom. I sold some N500, some N700 and the big ones for N1, 500. I thank God, but, even then, the economic situation is still there. “I employ political parties and the government at all levels, to sustain activities that can create economic opportunities for small-scale traders,” he said. Nkechinyere Ekwe, another seller, was full of gratitude for the rally because of her business. She said that her brooms, previously sold for N500, were sold in the rally for N1, 000 for the medium and the big ones for N1, 500. The APC rally attracted party supporters and stakeholders from different parts of the state. Tags:

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