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| Ikpeme Papa Chairman Aspirant Calabar Municipality |
CALABAR, —Labour Party (LP) Calabar Municipality Chairmanship aspirant, Mr. Papa Ikpeme, has pledged to abolish what he describes as "unfair taxation" levied on traders at Marian Market if elected into office. This promise was made in response to a social media conversation highlighting the multiple levies previously imposed on market traders, including a Chairman's levy, Chairman's wife levy, and a touts levy.
The issue was first raised by Efio-Ita Nyok a social media user on Cross River cyberspace, who noted that traders in the popular Marian Market were subjected to multiple levies. "Do you know that traders at Marian Market paid Chairman's levy, Chairman's wife levy, and touts levy?" Nyok asked, prompting a discussion about the harsh realities faced by market traders.
Reacting to the post, Ikpeme voiced concern about the struggles of vulnerable traders, particularly the elderly, who, aside from providing for themselves, are compelled to pay what he termed as "cruel" and unfair charges. He remarked, "The thought of an old woman struggling to feed and get meds, and still have to struggle to give money to guys who worked for a party or person is cruel."
In a firm response, Ikpeme expressed his intention to end this exploitative practice, which he believes unfairly burdens struggling traders. He told journalists that he will implement Resolution 70 of the Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSHA) as well as the Presumptive Tax Law No. 8 of 2023. "I will stop unfair taxation," he stated, making it a key point in his campaign manifesto for the forthcoming local government elections.
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