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By Madu Obi
Hundreds of tricycle operators in Anambra State have embarked on a road show in solidarity with what they called, Governor Chukwuma Soludo's road infrastructure development across the state.
The operators, under the aegis of Anambra Keke Drivers Forum (AKDF) said they were satisfied with the ongoing road construction across the state, describing it as proof of accountability of the taxes they pay.
Speaking during the road show in Awka, the Public Relations Officer of the group, Amos Nweke said although they had not received any physical cash from the governor, they had saved so much money from frequent visits to mechanic workshops.
He said: "We have marched round the capital city of Awka and seen for ourselves the massive road construction being carried out by Soludo across the state."
"During his campaign, the governor promised us he would transform Anambra to African Dubai. We're very happy he's keeping to his promise and we call on him to continue."
"With this massive road construction across the state, we believe that other promises, including eradication of touts in the state, are a sure bet"
"Before he came in, we were paying through our nose in the hands of the touts and unions. We were also visiting mechanics regularly because of bad roads."
"But as soon as he came, he eliminated those monies. Before now, I used to visit mechanic every week, but the story has changed. The last time I visited mechanic was in January. I only visit to change oil."
"Even though some mechanics are ignorantly boasting that the reason we've not been frequenting their workshops is because of their expertise, we know it's because of the good roads".
Another member of the group, Peter Umemadufo described Soludo as a man of his words.
"Honestly, the governor has done well. During his campaign, he promised to declare state of emergency on Anambra roads. He's keeping that promise," he said.
Coordinator of the group, Comrade Osita Obi said the rally had no political coloration.
"The essence of the road show being carried out by Keke drivers is to see what the governor is doing and where the tax they're paying is deployed to."
"We praise the governor where he's doing well and ask him to continue. We also want more Keke drivers to come into government tax net so that government will have more money to embark on more roads" Obi added.
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