Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has warned that the state government would not hesitate to unleash its full paraphernalia of law enforcement against any person or group who continues to engage in illegal car washing activities which affect the ongoing construction works around Eziukwu by Azikiwe Road.
Governor Ikpeazu who stated this, Tuesday when he embarked on an inspection visit around the area noted with great delight that for the first time in over 35 years, it has become possible to drive from No 1 Eziukwu Road into the Eziukwu-Cemetary Market through Ama Ogbonna and No 1 Azikiwe Road, courtesy of the ongoing road construction by his administration.
In a Press Release made available to Newsmen by his Chief Press Secretary, Onyebuchi Ememanka, the Governor expressed dissatisfaction that despite the clear demonstration of the resolve by his administration to completely recover the road and make life easier for the people, some irresponsible and extremely unscrupulous individuals are bent on sabotaging his efforts through the setting up of Car Washing Spots in the middle of the road, especially around Eziukwu by Azikiwe Road.
He expressed concern that even as earth works and stone basing were being done around that area in readiness for asphalting, these individuals have persisted in illegal car washing activities which clearly affect the ongoing construction works there.
Part of the Press statement reads; “These acts of sabotage and irresponsibility must stop immediately.
All those involved in these acts are by this notice warned to leave that area immediately. From tomorrow, Wednesday, April 13th, 2022, any person caught washing cars around that area will be promptly arrested and the vehicle impounded and confiscated.
“The Governor hereby directs the General Manager of the Traffic and Indiscipline Management Agency of Abia State (TIMAAS), the leadership of the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA), working together with the Executive Chairman of Aba South Local Government Area and the Nigeria Police to immediately relocate to that area and ensure full, total and immediate compliance with the above directive.
“Any vehicle impounded as a consequence of the above should be moved to the premises of the Central Police Station Aba and demobilized till further notice”.
