The traders
who came together under the aegis of the South-East Amalgamated Market Traders
Association (SEAMATA) also resolved to adopt all the candidates standing
election on the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) as their
candidates in the coming general elections.
In a
Communiqué issued at the end of a Special Meeting in Awka, the traders revealed
that the unfolding political dispensation became clearer to them after their
interaction with the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, who is
also the BoT Chairman and National Leader of APGA, prompting their decision to
queue behind the party in the coming elections.
Gov Obiano addressing SEAMATA |
The
adoption of President Jonathan and other APGA flag bearers as the association’s
candidates in the coming elections was done by Voice Vote following a motion moved
by Chief Christopher Talibe from Abia State and seconded by Mr. Festus Onowu
from Enugu State at the Special Meeting at the Women Development Center,
Awka.
Speaking on
the occasion, the President-General of SEAMATA, Chief Ezenwankwor said that
their decision to throw their weight behind President Jonathan and other APGA
candidates in the forth-coming elections was influenced by the intense lobby
mounted by Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State.
SEAMATA President making his Speech |
While
declaring the traders total support to the Obiano administration, Chief
Ezenwankwor commended governor Obiano for his determination, magnanimity and
support to the traders in the South-East geo-political zone and assuring that
sooner than later, Ndigbo would take their rightful position in the country.
SEAMATA Members during the Voice Vote |
The
association whose membership cuts across Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo States
applauded the strategic vision of APGA under the party’s current leadership and
vowed to do everything within its powers to support the party.
Reacting to
this development, governor Obiano thanked them for resolving to adopt President
Jonathan as their preferred candidate in the coming election and assured them
that only President Jonathan would guarantee a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria,
devoid of discrimination and other forms of extremism.
Governor
Obiano also assured them that the State government had commenced the
construction of a world-class international market at Ogbunike, Oyi Local
Government Area of the State, which would not only help to decongest the
Onitsha markets but also provide traders in the South East the greatest
opportunity to grow their businesses.
Governor
Obiano also announced that government had harmonized all the levies and fees
aimed at ensuring that there was no incidence of double or multiple taxations,
while promising them of improved sanitary conditions and more waste management
containers and receptacles at various markets across the State.
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