Following the recent protest that rocked Owerri, the capital city of Imo State Nigeria by “Active Container and Cargo Drivers Union” , Hon. Pastor Frank Onwumere
Special Adviser on Illegal Parks and Supervision of all Parks in Imo State has faulted the publication made by one Ambrose Nwaogwugwu alleging that such write up is a baseless propaganda.
The Trailer Union earlier told the Press at the scene of incident along Owerri/PortHarcourt road through their Spokesperson -the PRO of the union confirming ENTRACO attack on them alongside the soldiers who shot at some of their trailer tires and windscreen.
He however that his side of work jurisdiction was not encumbered by anybody and as such he is working inline with government ethics that established SA on illegal Parks and Supervision of all Parks in the state.
The original copy is stated thus:
Response to Ambrose Nwaogwugwu’s Recent Publication:
I have read with concern the recent publication by Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, which attempts to malign my name and the work I am doing as the Special Adviser on Illegal Parks in Imo State. It is important for the good people of Imo State to know the truth and not be swayed by this baseless propaganda.
First and foremost, I want to assure all Imolites that my actions and the actions of my team are fully in line with the directives given to me by His Excellency, Governor Hope Uzodimma. My responsibility as the Special Adviser on Illegal Parks is to ensure that our roads are free from illegal obstructions, which includes addressing issues that affect the smooth flow of traffic and the safety of road users.
What we are doing in Imo State is not unique—it is happening all over the country. For example, would trailer or tanker drivers dare to act with such disregard for traffic regulations in Abuja or Lagos? Certainly not. Yet, in Imo State, some people believe they can park their vehicles carelessly and go about their business without considering the rules of traffic.
We have also consistently encountered the menace of armed robbers known as “One Chance,” who lure innocent people into their vehicles and rob them of their valuables. It is through the diligent work of my office that we have been able to save countless Imolites from these horrifying experiences. We are not surprised by the backlash, as those who resist change are often the ones who attack us, trying to discourage our tireless efforts. But let me be clear: we will not relent in our support for Governor Uzodimma’s strides toward a better Imo State. This is what we know how to do best, and the Governor will not be distracted by these media-driven attempts to derail our progress.
We always ensure that people obey the fundamental principles of traffic and the proper use of loading parks. We expect this pressure when trying to enforce positive change—when you push for good, evil forces will push back. But we remain focused. In life, when you strive to make good things happen, those who oppose progress will inevitably try to stand in the way. This is what we have been facing over the past two months. There are people who do not want us to do the right thing, even when the government has authorized us to act in the best interest of the public.
We are not here to hurt anyone; rather, we are committed to serving the people of Imo State to the best of our ability. Let me remind everyone of the tragic incidents that have occurred when traffic laws are ignored—a trailer once drove recklessly, resulting in the loss of many innocent lives. Another example is of a man who entered a taxi within Owerri Municipality but found himself stranded in Okigwe. These are just some of the harrowing experiences people have faced in Imo.
This government operates like a family, and I will never engage in anything that would bring harm or a bad name to this family. We are here to protect and serve, and no amount of criticism or distraction will deter us from fulfilling our duties to the good people of Imo State.
Thank you.
Hon. Pastor Frank Onwumere
Special Adviser on Illegal Parks & Supervision of all Parks in Imo State
