scarcity of food

The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL), has unanimously demanded the immediate dismantling of all food unions in Abia state and and prosecution of those found culpable for exploiting and extorting hapless and helpless people because of the lockdown. The group without mincing words, expressed bitterness towards the imposition of high prices on food items in Abia by food unions in the course of the extant lockdown. According to the group, the astronomical hike in prices of food items by market unions in Aba and other markets within Abia is injurious to the health of poor masses, as well…