In Delta State, politics has shifted from party slogans to daily survival. From markets in Okpanam to homes in Asaba, residents say the cost of living has become the defining issue of their lives. In this report, EFECHA GOLD traces how hunger, rising prices and daily struggles are driving a new political conversation ahead of the next general elections
For many families across the Delta State today, politics is no longer about campaign posters, political parties or promises made at rallies.
It is about survival.
It is about whether there will be food on the table after work, whether transport fare can be afforded the next morning, whether rent can be paid before a landlord knocks, and whether parents can still provide for their children in an economy that grows harder by the day.
As Nigeria gradually moves towards the 2027 general elections, economic hardship is becoming one of the biggest issues influencing public opinion. Across markets, farms, motor parks and residential neighbourhoods, many residents say the rising cost of living has changed not only how they live, but also how they view political leaders.
