ASMATA Conflict Committee Appeals to Soludo to Disregard Anonymous Petitioners Against PG, Commends Anuna for Restoring Peace

By Uzo Ugwunze


The Conflict Resolution Committee of the Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders' Association (ASMATA), led by Chief Eric Uwaoma (Chairman) and Comrade Peter Okala (Secretary), issued a statement on Thursday, urging faceless petitioners against ASMATA's President General (PG), Chief Hon. Humphrey Anuna, to reconsider their position. The committee stressed that the petition would not impede Anuna's efforts to uplift the State's traders.

The committee reminded the petitioners that it was under the leadership of the current PG that peace was restored for the first time, and the Internal Generated Revenue (IGR) base increased in all the state's markets. Previously, funds generated were funneled into private pockets.

In a response petition addressed to the faceless petitioners, shared with the media in Onitsha, the committee stated, "The attention of the office of the Peace And Conflict Resolution Committee, ASMATA, has been drawn to a Praise publication to the President General, Anambra State Market Amalgamated Traders Association ASMATA, from one Mr. Oliver Nwachukwu and his faceless organization, called 'Anambra Traders Ambassador and Anambra State Traders Stakeholders.' They allegedly accused Anuna of collaborating with an employee of the Anambra State Government to divert funds belonging to the State Government and 3% incentives for ASMATA executives."

"While the praise publication in some social media should have been ignored, the motivation it provides for the individuals and the association mentioned in the allegedly unsubstantiated allegations cannot be overlooked," the committee added.

The committee further highlighted the false and malicious nature of the allegations, asserting that they indicated the defeat of the opposition and falsehoods in Anambra State. They emphasized the commendable efforts of the State Government in combating financial malfeasance, leading to an improvement in IGR from three hundred million naira (#300m) to three billion naira (#3bln) solely from traders in Anambra State.

The committee called on the faceless opposition organization to acknowledge the transparent and accountable leadership of ASMATA and Chief Humphrey Chikwudi Anuna. They encouraged the opposition to focus on the 97% of the total IGR remitted to the state government, instead of fixating on the 3% incentives.

In conclusion, the ASMATA Peace and Conflict Resolution Committee urged the faceless opposition organization to refrain from baseless accusations and celebrate the success achieved in maintaining peace in 85% of the state's markets. They invited Governor Soludo to celebrate the defeat of the opposition and honor the ASMATA leadership with a merit award as motivation to continue their commendable work. The committee affirmed ASMATA's commitment to partnering with the government in fostering a prosperous trading environment.

 

 

 

 

 

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