Nigeria, Feb. 21 -- The FCT Minister, Wike Nyesom, ordered traders on Lagos Street, Garki 2, Abuja, to shut down business for the day during the local elections in the federal capital on Saturday.

Mr Wike, who had visited polling units in Garki and some other parts of AMAC, noticed that some traders were open for business.

Mr Wike told residents that they were obligated to obey electoral guidelines, according to Channels.

Channels Television reported that the minister also called on them to participate in the democratic process by voting and fulfilling their civic duty.

On Thursday, Mr Wike declared that movement would be restricted across the FCT from Friday evening and all through Saturday, covering the election period.

He said the...