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Ariaria Market Chairman Mobilises Traders for Otti’s Re-election, Says Over 7,000 New Voters Registered.
Ariaria Market Chairman Mobilises Traders for Otti’s Re-election, Says Over 7,000 New Voters Registered.
Ariaria Market Chairman Mobilises Traders for Otti’s Re-election, Says Over 7,000 New Voters Registered.
The Chairman of Ariaria International Market, Aba, Chief Paul Nmuojiuban, has said that traders in the marketare fully prepared to support the re-election of Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, in the 2027 general elections, disclosing that over 7,000 people who previously had no Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) have been mobilised and registered to participate in the electoral process.
Nmuojiuban disclosed this while speaking with newsmen in Umuahia during a visit by members of the Promise Kept Socio-Cultural Initiative to the office of the Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, to inform him of the forthcoming Aba Carnival scheduled for December 12 and 13, 2026.
He explained that the visit was also aimed at notifying the Deputy Governor about the carnival and seeking the support of the state government for the event.
Nmuojiuban disclosed this while speaking with newsmen in Umuahia during a visit by members of the Promise Kept Socio-Cultural Initiative to the office of the Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, to inform him of the forthcoming Aba Carnival scheduled for December 12 and 13, 2026.
He explained that the visit was also aimed at notifying the Deputy Governor about the carnival and seeking the support of the state government for the event.
Speaking on the transformation of Ariaria International Market under his leadership, Nmuojiuban, who said he was appointed by Governor Otti on May 26, 2026, noted that his administration had introduced several reforms to align the market with the governor’s vision of a New Abia.
He disclosed that over 7,000 people who were previously uninterested in voting had been mobilised to register and obtain their PVCs, adding that the initiative was part of efforts to encourage greater political participation ahead of the 2027 elections.
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The market chairman also listed the relocation of the market’s management office from a dilapidated structure to a more befitting facility, improved security and cordial relations between traders and the state government as some of the achievements recorded under his leadership.
According to him, traders in the market are happy with the Otti administration because of the visible transformation taking place in Aba and other parts of the state.
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Nmuojiuban further disclosed that Ariaria Market had demonstrated its political support for Governor Otti by organising a one-million-man march on October 8, describing the market as the first organisation to commence mobilisation for the governor’s re-election campaign.Assessing Governor Otti’s leadership, he described it as wonderful, comparing the administration’s performance with that of the late former Governor of the old Imo State, Chief Sam Mbakwe.
He said Aba had benefited significantly from the present administration, particularly in road infrastructure, noting that movement within the commercial city had improved considerably following the rehabilitation of several roads.
He also welcomed the recent flag-off of the reconstruction of Uratta Road and Old Express Road, describing the projects as significant to traders and residents of the area.
On preparations for the 2027 elections, the Ariaria Market chairman expressed confidence that the market would deliver massive electoral support for Governor Otti, insisting that Ward 9, where the market is located, would remain firmly behind the Labour Party.
He added that the market leadership was committed to ensuring total mobilisation of traders and other eligible voters to support the governor at the polls.
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