Gov. Otti’s Re-election Bid Gets Boost As Eziukwu Road Market Elders Donate Vehicles To Support Campaign
The elders of Eziukwu Road Market, Aba popularly known as Cemetery Market have donated two Sienna vehicles to support the re-election campaign of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The vehicles were presented on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, when the Executive members of the Eziukwu Road Market Association, led by their Leader, Chief Greg Okafor (Owelle), visited the Governor at his Office in Umuahia.
Presenting the vehicles on behalf of the association, Ambassador Mike Okoro, said the donation was an expression of the traders’ appreciation for Governor Otti administration’s interventions in Aba and their commitment to supporting the Governor’s second-term ambition.
Ambassador Okoro said the market leaders were particularly grateful for the Government’s approach to the redevelopment of Eziukwu Road Market, which, according to him, had reassured traders that their businesses and livelihoods would be protected and given priority over and above every other considerations.
He recalled that the Governor’s assurances that the market redevelopment would be carefully planned and executed had generated excitement among traders, many of whom wanted to join the delegation to express their appreciation.
“We came to say thank you very much because you saved a lot of lives,” Okoro said, commending the Governor for what he described as interventions that had helped protect traders and their sources of livelihood.
According to Ukoha, Njoku Ukoha, Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.the market team, praised the Otti’s administration for road construction and rehabilitation projects across the State and assured that the entire traders have resolved to vote for him and ensure his re-election.
While Receiving the vehicles from the executives of the Eziukwu Road Market Association, Governor Otti thanked them for their visit, gifts and commitment to supporting his administration, assuring them that the Government would continue to provide an enabling environment for businesses to thrive.
Governor Otti also assured the market leaders that his Government would sustain its efforts to restore Aba’s commercial prominence, improve public order and rebuild confidence among residents and business owners.
The State Chief Executive said his administration had remained committed since 2023 to cleaning up public spaces, recovering areas that had deteriorated and restoring the confidence of the people.
According to him, the progress recorded in the State so far reflects the resilience of Abia people and the grace of God, rather than any personal achievement by the Government.
The State Chief Executive reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to redeveloping the Eziukwu Road Market in phases to protect traders’ livelihoods and ensure that business activities are not unnecessarily disrupted.
The Governor explained that the planned remodelling of the market would be done at their convenience and on a phase-by-phase basis, noting that his administration is not interested in inflicting hardship on traders but in creating an environment that would enable their businesses to grow.
“We are not here to inflict injury on anybody; we are here to support you and your business so that you can do better,” Gov. Otti stated.
