APC Candidate Urges Abia State to Allow Market Associations Independence

Eric Opah, the APC governorship candidate, has urged the Abia State government to permit market associations and transport unions to operate independently. Opah emphasized that state authorities should not interfere with the leadership or functions of these groups.

Opah stated that government control over market associations is inappropriate, suggesting that markets should be self-governing. He also criticized the state government for attempting to manage transport systems through government-controlled parks.

In addition to his remarks on market and transport governance, Opah highlighted concerns about the independence of the local government system in Abia. He also mentioned allegations regarding the local government system's lack of autonomy.