The Enugu State Government has warned market leaders against plans to shut down major markets within the state capital on Saturday to enforce attendance at a political rally, declaring that any forced closure will be met with stiff sanctions.
The warning follows reports of a planned shutdown by some market association executives to compel traders to attend a solidarity rally organised by the Enugu East Senatorial District. The rally is aimed at drumming up support for the re-election bids of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Peter Mbah ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a swift reaction on Friday, the state government distanced itself from the planned shutdown, stating that the move directly contradicts its ongoing economic drive and established policy against the disruption of commercial activities.
The position of the state was made known in an official statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Dr Malachy Agbo,
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