Sales of brooms have soared across Enugu State following the defection of Governor Peter Mbah from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The governor’s defection, expected to be officially announced on Tuesday, came after an extended cabinet meeting at the Government House on Monday, where Mbah and his appointees decided to leave the PDP.
A video shared by Mbah’s media aide, Dan Nwomeh, confirmed the move, showing the governor’s aides waving APC flags and chanting praises for President Bola Tinubu.
The mass defection has caused a sudden scarcity of brooms, which is the APC’s official symbol. Reports from local markets indicate that traders are struggling to meet the high demand as party supporters rush to purchase brooms ahead of the formal announcement.
Some broom sellers described the development as a business boom. A trader, Obinna Maduagwu, said sales had sharply increased since news of the defection spread, adding that he now makes significant profits.
Another trader, Mrs. Ifeoma Obigeri, said both her old and new stock were completely sold out after PDP members reportedly bought in bulk. Likewise, Miss Ifeoma Ngene and Mrs. Grace Okeke from Udi and Artisan markets respectively, confirmed that their stores were cleared by APC supporters preparing for the defection ceremony.
Many traders expressed joy over the sales spike, joking that they wished such political events happened more often.
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