The Anambra state governor, Chief Willie Obiano has been urged to reconsider his decision to ban and restrict Okada riders from operating in certain parts of the state.

This call was made by the chairman of Fairly Used Motorcycle Dealers Association(FUMDA) Mr Eloka Ubajekwe while speaking with journalists in his office in FUMDA section of Nnewi main market yesterday.

Mr Ubajekwe said that in as much the governor is the Chief Security Officer of the state and that the decision to ban Okada was said to be an attempt to improve security in the state pointed out quickly that banning and restricting commercial motorcycle operators is not the best approach.

He said that it is common knowledge that men of the underworld are known to use latest state of the art cars, motorcycles, wheel barrows and even carry out their nefarious activities trekking observed that singling out commercial motorcycle operators for ban leaves so much to be desired.

The FUMDA boss noted that the attempt to ban Okada operators in certain part of the state would render over twenty five thousand peoples who are gainfully engaged to become jobless overnight with attendant negative implications on their direct and indirect dependents.

Mr Ubajekwe also pointed out that motorcycle mechanics, electricians and others who are in servicing and maintaining commercial motorcycles would be adversely affected by the governor's latest decision.

The development according to him instead of bringing down crime rate in Anambra state would lead to an upsurge in criminal activities as many of those disengaged in commercial motorcycle activities may not find any other positive venture to engage in.

"The ban of commercial motorcycle operators in certain part of the state when it come into effect on July 1st would cause an influx of Okada riders from Onitsha and Awka and other places into Nnewi and this of course will lead to security challenges in the industrial town." He reasoned

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Politicians and injustice are more like the Siamese twins! He can afford to ban them afterall he is doing his second term in office.