It was a sad moment for traders at the Eke Ukwu market in Owerri, the Imo State capital on Saturday morning as the state Governor, Rochas Okorocha began demolition of shops within the market. Government officials accompanied by armed mobile police officers were seen in the premises at the early hours of Saturday as they carried out the demolition. Gov. Rochas demolishes popular Eke ukwu market in Owerri.
From the previous day, Friday 25 August, 2017, following instructions and warning, traders were seen packing their goods in tears as they reveal that the market is part of their traditional heritage and should not be demolished but instead upgraded to a shopping mall.
Gov. Rochas demolishes popular Eke ukwu market in Owerri
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This comes after the state governor, Rochas Okorocha and residents of the state have been at loggerheads after he disclosed plans by his administration to demolish the market due to the serious traffic trading activities that the market causes along the road.
The Eke-Ukwu Owerri market is said to be as old as Owerri, and located just opposite the popular catholic church in Owerri, St. Paul’s.
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Speaking with newsmen at the demolition arena, a trader, who pleaded anonymity said, “He claims to be the people’s governor, but couldn’t listen to them when they needed him.”
Another affected trader emotionally noted: “I just paid a non-refundable fee for a shop for 6 months on Thursday, how do I go about this, this is total wickedness and selfishness..I will only leave it for God.”
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