By Our Correspondent
A former President of the Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Okechukwu Akaneme, has allegedly been paralyzed by police officers and operatives of the Anambra State Waste Management Authority (ASWAMA) during a revenue drive.
This disturbing incident was revealed by Chief Uche Nworah, Convener of Anambra First and member of the Board of Administrators.
Chief Nworah stated that Mr. Akaneme’s paralysis resulted from the physical manhandling he suffered at the hands of the authorities.
This unfortunate event has prompted an urgent appeal for voluntary donations to support Mr. Akaneme’s medical needs.
Several individuals have generously contributed to support Mr. Akaneme, including Don Ebubeogu of Tiger Foods with N500,000, Engr Ikechukwu G Okafor-Eyisi of Eziafa Ka Ego with N50,000, and Chief Uche Nworah himself with N50,000. Others who have donated include Uzu Okagbue with N200,000, Patrick Okigbo of Ekenweofia Ojoto with N100,000, Ebuka Onyekwelu with N50,000, and Adanma Okpara with $100 (N175,000).
Those wishing to contribute can pay into Uchenna Nworah’s Access Bank Account (1163659267).
