By: Mandy Park Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticized the ₦700,000 levy imposed on traders at the Onitsha Head Bridge Market. Obi argued that the levy is excessive and calls on government officials to reconsider, urging them to adopt more practical and compassionate solutions. He emphasized the need for authorities to prioritize the welfare of ordinary traders, arguing that punitive measures only deepen economic hardship. In a strongly worded statement, Obi expressed deep concern over the reported demand of ₦700,000 from individual…
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