Onitsha Power Tools Allied products Association elects excos
Onitsha traders under the umbrella of the Power Tools and Allied Products Dealers Association” PTAPDA,” Bridge- Head Market Onitsha Anambra state, have elected executives that will pilot the association’s affairs for the next four years.
In the election, which took place in the market on Tuesday, the chairman of the Union, Sylvester Ahanonu was reelected after he polled a total of 292 votes to defeat his rival, Mr Ejike Umeojiako who mustered only 17 votes.
The election which was supervised by an electoral committee headed by Samson Nwankwo, also produced Mr. Itumo Nathaniel Chinedu who was elected as the general secretary with 236 votes against Mr. Ezebuike Chinedu with 13 votes.
Other elected executives include; Mr. Afam Marcel Ezechukwu, Vice Chairman, Mr. Anyimachi Emeka- PRO, Mr. Bartholomew Onyeme- Provost, Mr. Calistius Iwuji- Financial secretary, Mr. Aloysius Olike -Treasurer and Mr. Ikukuoma Oluchukwu -Assistant secretary were all returned unopposed.
In his remark, the reelected chairman of the Market, Mr. Sylvester Ahanonu expressed appreciation and described the election as marvelous.
“The election has made me know that I have people that support what I am doing. I will never disappoint them. I will care for them and will handle them well. I will take adequate control of every thing especially lives and properties of the union as well to respect the leadership of Bridge- Head market in general.
Chief Ahanonu equally pledged to solidify security network of the market, promote the unity of the market as well as support every good intentions of the union members.
Contributing, the president general of Bridge-Head Market, Mr. Sunday Obinze who witnessed the election, affirmed that the election was free, fair and transparent.
While he expressed delights at the maturity exhibited in the conduct of the election, he facilitated with Anambra government for lifting embargo on markets election in the State.
He equally advised the reelected Chairman and his executives to consolidate more on already existing legacies in the market.