Governor David Umahi stated this on Tuesday in Abakaliki during a meeting with the various traders’ associations on the challenges arising from the proposed relocation, including shop allocation
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Women traders from Abakpa Main Market, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State on Wednesday protested through the major roads in the State capital to the Government House over alleged irregularities emanating from shops allocations at the Margret Umahi International Market.
They dismissed the claim at a news conference in Abakaliki on Friday and urged Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State to quickly intervene to resolve the impasse.
At least two persons were feared dead with over five others hospitalised following a clash between Ebonyi State Government officials and traders at Abakpa Main Market, Abakaliki on Wednesday.
The State Government had on Friday night announced the removal of the Chairman of the market, Christopher Eze, on account of alleged misappropriation of funds and directing him to hand over immediately to the Special Assistant to Governor David Umahi on Market Development.