Today we went on our weekly shopping trip--Mom, Baby Timothy, Mr. Magit (the man who drives for my aprents), and I--and came upon a huge traffic jam. We were on our way to the mission headquarters so Mom could withdraw some grocery money, and wham! We drove right into a mob of people. They were a peaceful mob, for the most part, but a mob nonetheless. Cars were parked all over both sides of the narrow road leading to headquarters, and people milled about in the middle of the road. Most of the people were men in long kaftans and caps, though there were a few women in long skirts and veils. It took us almost ten minutes to go a single block.
Why?
We found out there were two reasons.
One: People were coming to register for their trip to Mecca for the Haj. Apparently, the government subsidizes the trip for many people. And the rest can afford to go on their own.
Two: There was an appeal beginning in the Court of Appeals (around the corner from headquarters) as to the governor's claim to governorship in light of the elections in April (or was it May?) Some people doubt he actually won the election, so it's going to court.
OINK! (Only In Nigeria, Kai!)
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