The United Entrepreneurs Affiliation Potiskum (UMAPO) has introduced that it has finalised preparations for a peaceable protest in opposition to the latest transfer by Potiskum Native Authorities Council to revoke retailers and stalls within the fashionable Potiskum market.
Nasiru Alhaji Mato, Chairman of the Affiliation, disclosed this in an announcement launched to the press in Potiskum on Tuesday.
Mato alleged that the Potiskum Native Authorities Council is detached to the plight of its residents, notably the enterprise group.
He additionally accused the council of waging a struggle in opposition to the enterprise group within the city by issuing give up notices and revocation letters to its members who’ve been legally occupying retailers and stalls for his or her professional companies for over 50 years.
Expressing dissatisfaction with the council’s resolution to close them out of professional enterprise, Mato cited the eviction of companies working throughout the outdated Potiskum Native Authorities Secretariat and the NPN Market retailers, together with the Federal Highway Security Fee (FRSC).
In response to what they view as a dictatorial and unacceptable resolution, he defined that “Members of UMAPO have collectively agreed to shut down all markets inside Potiskum city on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.” He famous that the closure is geared toward demonstrating their displeasure with the Council’s resolution, as all entries into the markets shall be shut down throughout the protest.
In a swift response to the event, Fika Emirate Council, Potiskum, in an announcement titled: “RE- POTISKUM LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS COMMUNITY (UMAPO) FEUD OVER REVOCATION OF PLACES,” appealed for warning to forestall the state of affairs from degenerating.
In an announcement signed by the Particular Adviser on Media to the Emir of Fika, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar, it indicated that the Emir referred to as on all events to resolve the difficulty amicably.
In accordance with the assertion, “The Emir is at present in contact with the State Authorities on the matter and it will likely be resolved amicably. The Emir won’t ever enable anybody to create chaos amongst his folks; subsequently, we’re advising the general public to stay calm as we’re on prime of the state of affairs and care in regards to the plight of our folks.”