By Ovat Abeng
The leadership of Cattle Dealers Association of Nigeria, Amasea branch, Anambra State, on Saturday passed a vote of confidence in the administration of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, endorsing the governor’s second term bid ahead of the November 8, 2025 governorship election.
Soludo got the endorsement at Chuba Ikpeazu Stadium, Onitsha, where over 105 markets under the umbrella of the Anambra State Market Amalgamated Traders Association (ASMATA) declared their full support for his re-election bid.
According to the Chairman of the Association, Alahaji Bello Magari, who spoke to Journalists shortly after the event, said they are unanimously supporting the Governor’s re-election in appreciation of the State Government’s business policies and infrastructure development which support their trades.
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Magari appeal to the governor not to relent his support for the welfare of his members.
In his remarks, Governor Soludo expressed gratitude to the traders and pledged to sustain ongoing reforms. “I have been intentional in pushing for a recreated and regenerated Anambra. Since assuming office, we have not borrowed a kobo despite ongoing projects, and we will not lose focus,” he said.
The governor disclosed plans to harmonise levies and taxes to prevent multiple taxation, stressing that petty traders, hawkers, and barrow pushers remain exempted from daily tolls. He also urged traders to uphold the values of hard work, warning youths against the lure of “get-rich-quick” schemes.
On his part, the ASMATA President General, Chief Humphrey Anuna, said traders had prospered under Soludo’s administration, citing peace in the markets and youth empowerment initiatives such as the One Youth, Two Skills programme.
In their contribution, the Patrons of ASMATA, Chief Jude Nwankwo, and Chief Jude Agumadu, praised Soludo’s achievements in urban renewal, infrastructure, education, and security, describing them as transformative.
The event, tagged “A Day of Celebration with Anambra Traders in Appreciation of Soludo’s Good Works”, also featured a donation of ₦10 million to the governor as transport and logistics support for his campaign.
