Embattled chairman of Tricycle Owners Association Of Nigeria (TOAN), Anambra state chapter, Comrade Sylvester Obiora, has stated that he has not been removed.
Obiora, who spoke to journalists in Awka, Anambra state capital, on Wednesday, dismissed the allegation of his sack.
Recall that a Caretaker Executive was set up by the Tricycle operators headed by Mr Elvis Okolie and Chinedu Ibuzor as Secretary.
Obiora executive was accused of high handedness and ripping off of unsuspecting members of the association as well as not remitting taxes to the account of the state government.
But Obiora said he was not aware of any letter addressed to him that he had been removed from office.
He contended that those claiming to be new executive of the association do not have the mandate of the tricycle operators, noting that his administration had been instrumental to the galvanizing the tricycle sector.
“I am not aware of any letter or any official statement containing my removal from office and I still remain the leader of the Tricycle Owners Association Of Nigeria TOAN.
“I am also not aware of any new Caretaker Executive of the association and it is important to note that under my watch as the Chairman I have been able to galvanize the Tricycle sector for the state government and we have been partnering very well,” he said.
According to him, those alleging sharp practices in the association do not have any proof whatsoever to back up their claims.
