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By Abraham Achirga

Ahead of Nigeria elections, residents stock-up on food, essentials

Vendors selling fruits and vegetables are pictured in a market, ahead of Nigeria's presidential election in Kano, Nigeria February 24, 2023. REUTERS/Abraham Achirga

At a market in Nigeria's northern Kano state customers stocked up on Friday on food and essentials, uncertain of the outcome of Saturday's election to choose a new president and lawmakers, in a country where voting has sometimes been followed by violence.

Shortages of cash and fuel and the highest inflation rate in nearly two decades have left Nigerians frustrated about the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, who is not on the ballot after serving the maximum two presidential terms.

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