Ngwa Road Market Leaders Debunk Market Closure Rumour

By Chuks Ogbu

The Chairman of Ngwa Road Market in Aba, Hon. Munachimso Ejim, has debunked media reports circulated on Tuesday June 23, 2026, claiming he locked the market gates for no just cause.

Speaking directly to reporters, Hon. Ejim clarified that the market gates were only temporarily shut for a few minutes. This brief closure was necessary to facilitate an important security and civic sensitization meeting with the market’s zonal leaders.

During the meeting, the Chairman urged zonal leaders to mobilize traders for the ongoing Permanent Voters Card (PVC) registration. He emphasized that securing their PVCs is vital to ensuring the re-election of Governor Alex Chioma Otti in the 2027 general elections, allowing the governor to continue his developmental strides in Abia State.

Beyond politics, the session focused heavily on market development. Hon. Ejim briefed the leaders on standard security consciousness and various administrative strategies designed to improve safety and ease of doing business within Ngwa Road Market.

Reacting to the false media reports, key market executives strongly backed the Chairman’s account:Nze Udochukwu Alexander (Vice Chairman) dismissed the viral rumors, confirming that the brief gate closure was a standard procedural move to ensure leaders attended the crucial briefing without distractions.

Hon. Chukwuemeka Anyanwu (Chief Security Officer) reiterated that security protocols required full cooperation from the zones, confirming that the market remained safe, orderly, and peaceful throughout the day.

Traders within the market have also thrown their weight behind the market administration. Elder Agbo Joseph, Chairman of the Foodstuff Zone, praised Hon. Ejim popularly known as “Okwu Oto” for his transparent leadership style. “Hon. Ejim is a leader who possesses immense love for his people,” Elder Joseph stated. “In turn, the traders love him deeply. He would never do anything to intentionally hurt or wrong the people he serves.
The meeting was entirely for the good and development of Ngwa Road Market.

With normalcy fully maintained, the market leadership cautioned media outlets against publishing unverified reports that could cause unnecessary panic among traders and the general public.