The Managing Director of Awka Capital Territory Development Agency (ACTDA) Hon. Ossy Onuko has reacted to a report which stated that Newspaper vendors in Anambra State have been facing a wave of violence and vandalism from hired thugs allegedly working for the state government.
According to a report by Vanguard, the attacks have been targeting newspapers that are critical of the governor, Chukwuma Soludo, and his policies.
Hon. Onuko described the report as cheap propaganda, stating that Newspaper vendors in Aroma sell papers and carry out POS services on the road and have been repeatedly told to take their tables and stand off the road.
“They were simply told to move their ware off the road. They refused. We will not be cajoled nor succumb to cheap blackmail. Awka is the capital city and there must be order.
“We will not allow vendors and traders to continue to obstruct the free flow of traffic by selling on our roads. We have spaces at Aroma where they can sell but certainly not on the road”
“Those vendors don’t just sell papers, they offer POS services, and sell snacks and soft drinks all on our major roads. It’s unacceptable.
Our correspondent who visited Aroma junction, discovered that the Newspaper vendors have vacated their usual spot.
