Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, again has made a passionate call regarding petty traders, urging local authorities to refrain from collecting fees from them.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that Governor Soludo while addressing a passionate crowd in a rally at Ekwulọbịa, after visiting Eke market in Awgbu where it was observed that levies were still being collected from petty traders with less than one hundred thousand naira capital, against government directive, reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the livelihoods of petty traders.
“Don’t collect from them anymore. We will arrest anybody that goes ahead to disregard this,” he warned,
Soludo called for support for his candidacy and emphasizing the importance of the community’s involvement in local governance.
Governor Soludo expressed gratitude for the community’s support, declaring, “It is now a people’s movement.”
He highlighted the significance of Ekwulọbịa, stating that while Jim Nwobodo had designated Awka, Onitsha, Nnewi, and Ekwulọbịa as cities, the latter appeared to have been overlooked in the development plans.
“To become a real city, Ekwulọbịa requires serious planning,” he stated, proposing the establishment of a dedicated committee on town planning to facilitate this growth.
In addition to municipal reforms, Governor Soludo emphasized his administration’s commitment to social welfare, with a mention of the free education, free antenatal care, and delivery services for the underprivileged. He took a moment to commend the Ekwulọbịa community for its resilience and support in the face of challenges.
A cheque of eighty million naira was presented to the Governor, alongside the Deputy Governor, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim to support his campaign.
