Anambra Election: Traders pledge support for Obiano

Ahead of the forthcoming Anambra election scheduled to hold on November 18, traders in Onitsha have assured Governor Willie Obiano of their votes at a rally held on Monday in Onitsha.

The President of the traders association, Mr Sunday Obinze, at the rally expressed the association’s confidence in Obiano, saying the governor has done well and will do more if re elected.

According to Obinze, Obiano had ensured adequate security in the state to protect lives and property of traders, investors and visitors.

“We have absolute confidence that Obiano will in the next four years. touch on all other grey areas he was unable to touch within the first tenure. He has for the first time since the creation of the state, involved traders in the scheme of things,” he said.

In his remark, Mr Anthony Chiloli, Chairman of UBA Plank and Joint Association (UPJA), also pledged total support for Obiano.

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“We don’t want to return to god-fatherism era and we don’t want our market and property to be set ablaze again. We are ready to swim and sink with Obiano in the Nov. 18 election,” he said.

Also speaking, Mr Ignatius Ejike, Chairman of God’s Favour Building Materials Dealers Association, said their support was based on the fair principle of zoning in the state.

He said reelecting Obiano will bring about development of Anambra North Senatorial zone which had been neglected over the years.

“This will further sustain peace and unity and reduce waste of money and energy during elections in the state,” he added.