The current Transition Committee Chairman, for Njikoka council area of Anambra State, Barr Chinedu Ononiba says there is no dispute between him and his predecessor, Hon Clem Aguiyi as contained in a certain publication.
Reacting to the publication, he said it was authored by detractors from opposition party who are already jiltery of their impending failure in the area in next year’s Governorship election.
Barr Ononiba said government officials need to engage with stakeholders, listen to their concerns, and work towards finding mutually agreeable solutions.
According to Barr Ononiba, dialogue and collaboration are key to building trust and fostering a harmonious relationship between the government and the community.
He said his actions of Halting Constructions in Njikoka Markets is to ensure public safety, enforcing regulations, or addressing specific issues affecting the markets.
According to him, the put-on-hold order was necessitated by various petitions from the marketers and other stakeholders who are complaining that some unauthorised group of people has penetrated the markets within this short period claiming and carrying out illegal constructions in the markets against the government directives.
“The very essence of the order is to ensure total compliance with the government market plan and approval as well as to filter out the illegitimate claimants thereon for the overall interest of the Njikoka people and ndi Anambra by extension.
“The writers are busybodies and members of other political parties who are afraid of their Perceived unprecedented mass failure in Njikoka in the next coming gubernatorial election by using lies and cheap propaganda to create the impression that there is a problem between the Solution Loyalists.
“However, it is also important to emphasize the importance of transparency, accountability, and respect for due process in governance. The decision termed to be a military Fiat by the mischievous writer was well considered and justified in the overall interest of the public.
“Again, while there are valid reasons for the actions taken by me, it is essential for all parties involved to uphold democratic principles, respect human rights, and work towards resolving conflicts through peaceful and inclusive means,” Barr Ononiba concluded.
