Wrestling: Market leaders honour Executioner, pledge support for his title defence

Ifeanyi Eduzor
Members of United Market Leaders Association of Nigeria have described the current African Wrestling Organisation ( AWO) light heavyweight champion, Angus Emeadi A.K.A De Executioner as a worthy ambassador of the country who needs all the necessary support and encouragement of all Nigerians to further excel in the mats man game both at the continental and global level.
They made the commendation when the association hosted the champion last Friday to celebrate his victory and also drum support for his title defence slated for Anambra State in December this year.
President General of the association Ambassador Chief C.F.C. Obih said the union decided to honour him in recognition of his efforts at using wrestling to launder the country’s image; saying that he’s a worthy champion whose character on and off the ring is worthy of emulation by the youths even as he charged him not to be distracted ahead of his title defence on December, 26, this year.
“I must have to thank the Almighty God that made it possible for Executioner to conquer his opponent and win the title not only for himself but for the entire nation”, began the former President General of Ladipo Auto Market Association.
“This victory is for all Nigerians especially the trading community where he belongs and we are honouring him today to pray for him and wish him more successes in his chosen profession and we pray that God will protect him as he prepares for his title defence against a South African opponent”, stressed Obih who also doubles as National Treasurer of Igbo Peoples’ Movement.
According to him, the union will give him both moral and financial support towards his retaining the title with an appeal to government at all levels and corporate organisations to support Executioner in his bid to rule the world of wrestling.
He advised the youths to emulate the wrestler and embrace sports as it is not only capable of making them useful citizens of the country but will lead to their being celebrated globally.
” As a union whose mandate is to protect the interest of traders anywhere in Nigeria, we shall galvanize support for his title defence. “It’s also important I urge the youths to emulate him and shun crime and other social vices but embrace sports which will make them useful citizens of this great country”, concluded Chief Obih who is also the Organising Secretary of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Lagos State.
In his remarks, his manager Chief Ambassador Leo Daniel expressed appreciation to the union for recognizing the wrestler, promising that he will not disappoint but will rather win more laurels for the country.
He explained that already, they are in contact with the Anambra State Government towards a hitch free title defence which he assured will bring the best out of his wrestler whom he said he’s confident of defeating his opponent before the expiration of the time limit allowed for the fight.
“I’m short of words to describe how I feel about the reception. It shows that the efforts of Executioner has been recognized by an important sector of the country and this will spur him to more victories in future.
” You know Executioner is from Anambra State; Ebenator in Nnewi South Local Government Area to be precise and that’s why we’re in contact with Anambra State Government on his forthcoming title defence and hopefully, the listening Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo will buy into it.
Also speaking, Executioner noted that he was overwhelmed by the reception with a promise that his South African challenger won’t stand between him and having a crack at the world title which is his ultimate ambition.