Eaelier yeaterday, Tuesday October 8, angry women in Aba took to the streets to protest over the deplorable state of roads in the city.
The women numbering over 200 were seen lamenting and calling on Abia state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, to repair and construct the roads.
The women carried banners and placards which have inscriptions such as “The Return of Aba Women Riot (Part 2),” 1929-2019 (90 Years).
Among their demands were a revisit on the lack of good roads in Aba, non-payment of salaries, poor power supply, and unemployment.
Speaking to newsmen, a trader at Ahia Ohuru, who gave her name as Gift Uchendu, said being a trader in Aba has now turned to a curse as it is difficult for them to go to the rural areas to buy products like food stuff for sale, stating that despite being promised earlier, they are disappointed that Governor Ikpeazu is yet to give Aba the attention it requires.
Another trader said it was regrettable that Aba cannot boast of a single motorable road, saying Omuma road, Port Harcourt road, Osisioma Road etc are now death traps.
The women however, said they are giving Governor Ikpeazu 90 days to fix the roads in Aba or face their wrath.
(LIB)
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