Anambra traders flout Soludo’s order as markets remain closed

Most traders successful Anambra State, peculiarly successful Onitsha, the commercialized hub of the authorities flouted Governor Charles Soludo’s directive to unfastened their shops connected Monday, contempt the governor’s informing that businesses would beryllium closed down for non-compliance.

Although residents were seen moving astir the streets, astir shops successful Onitsha remained closed.

It was gathered that each large markets, including Onitsha Main Market, Ochanja Market, Head Bridge Market, and the Building Materials Market, were unopen down.

Security operatives, peculiarly constabulary patrols, were said to beryllium seen crossed the city, ensuring instrumentality and order.

Some traders admitted that they were hesitant to unfastened their shops connected the archetypal time of the directive, contempt appreciating Governor Soludo’s efforts to reconstruct Monday concern activities crossed the state.

Recall that Governor Soludo had personally toured assorted markets and locations, including Nkwo Igbo-Ukwu, Afor Nnobi, parts of Nnewi, and Upper Iweka, to measure the level of compliance.

The politician during his visit, interacted with traders and residents, emphasizing the value of resuming concern activities portion ensuring safety.