Peoples Democratic Party candidate in the Lagos State Governorship election, Jimi Agbaje, has expressed subtle dissatisfaction over the banning of okadas and tricycles in major parts of Lagos.
According to him, the motive is understandable but the people’s interest is not taken care of.
He tweeted: “A Lagos City state for the 21st century needs proper planning. The reasons for the ban on commercial motorcycles (Okada) and motor tricycles (Keke marwa) by the Lagos State Government are noted. But what about the people?
“My view is that such outright ban on major routes will be counterproductive and difficult to enforce. It will also have negative ripple effects on the economy with so many already out of work & cause inconvenience to commuters.”
“The formal operators that have thus far regulated themselves should be allowed to continue, with stringent regulation & enforcement of traffic laws.”
