Sapele: A Benin based Human right Lawyer Barr. Obakpolor Emmanuel has commended the Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa for fast tracking the construction of Sapele market while calling for the speedy resolution of all issues concerning the allocation of stores and re-opening of the market.
Barr. Obakpolor who addressed journalists at the Sapele Ultra Modern market said “ that the first settlement failed due to improper resolution mechanism by the Sapele local government council”.
He added that the amiable Governor of Delta State Senator Ifeanyi Okowa ordered the attorney general/commissioners of Justice of Delta State Barr. Peter Mrakpor and the Chief of Staff government house, Hon. Brisibe to settle the crisis at the market within one week where the disputed parties signed a memorandum of understanding upon settlement.
The legal luminary noted that the next step to complete and open the market is yet to be accomplished by the Sapele local government Council adding that the situation 3 weeks after the MOU now signed, is worrisome as the traders are confused on the stance and non compliance of the Sapele local government council on the governor’s order.
He affirmed that the traders are currently troubled and hope there is no more hidden game as earlier manifested by the Sapele local government council, pointing out that the traders anticipated a quick approach to re-opening of the market.
Barrister Obakpolor, who was visibly angry at the poor handling of the market by Sapele council who earlier ordered the closure of the gates leading to court case, remarked that he as a lawyer to the traders who styled themselves as “ Sapele Ultra Modern market Traders Association” is joining his voice to demand a quick re-opening of the market as his clients have complied to the governors order.
