Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State is accusing certain politicians of orchestrating the renewed Monday sit-at-home observed in parts of the South East.
Soludo used the Onitsha Main Market and Nnewi as reference points, describing the shutdown as a deliberate attempt to disrupt economic activities in the state.
The Governor who spoke during a press briefing at the Light House in Awka, stated that the weekly closure of these major markets is not a coincidence but a coordinated effort by individuals he called enemies of the state and the South East region.
Soludo said the development amounts to economic sabotage, emphasising that it will not be tolerated by his administration.
He warned traders that the one-week closure imposed on Onitsha Main Market last Monday would remain in effect and could be extended by an additional two weeks if the market fails to open on a Monday after the current sanction expires while dismissing threats from traders to take legal action against the state government over the market’s closure.
Soludo said Onitsha Main Market belongs to the Anambra State Government and the government has the legal authority to take decisions over its use in the interest of public safety and order, noting that the government could, if necessary, revoke shop ownership rights, pay compensation, and take over the market for overriding public interest.
He questioned the timing of the sit-at-home orders, stating that the market operated freely during the Christmas and New Year period without major security incidents.
Certain Politicians Orchastrating Sit-at-home in Anambra, South-East, Soludo Alleges
By Nwoko
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