It might seem like the a lot of people are not in support of President Good luck Jonathans second term ambition, however that cannot be said of Members of the popular Alaba Music Promoters Association who have pulled forces together to throw their unwavering support behind the president.
It is no news that the president is a huge supporter of the Nigerian entertainment industry having splashed funds their way in recent times, no wonder the alaba marketers see him as their preffered candidate.
According to a member of the association, well known as Kelly or the Moving Train, the way the president focus attention on the Apapa-Oshodi gridlock is one the reasons he want him back in power, according to him, “Whenever I went for business around Ikeja from Alaba, the Apapa-OShodi road was a nightmare. Today, the road is fully rebuilt from Mile 2 to Oshodi and I travel on that road under 10mins as against 3-5hours before.”
The weight the alaba marketers have thrown behind the president is also not unconnected to the N3 billion loan just announced for distribution of entertainment product.”
The alaba traders are supporting Jonathan with what they know how to do best, which is music compilation; a popular entertainment heavyweight at Alaba known as Wale Kuku put the endorsement coalition which has so far been making waves together.