Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has criticised the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for exempting Dangote trucks from COVID-19 restriction order in the state.

DAILY POST recalls that Ogun, alongside Lagos and Abuja, have been shut down, in accordance with the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari, to reduce the spread of Coronavirus in Nigeria.

On Friday, the state government announced the closure of 12 major roads into the state to prevent any vehicular movement within and outside Ogun.

However, the state government, through a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Tokunbo Talabi, on Saturday, told security and traffic agencies to exempt Dangote trucks from the movement restriction order.

The letter reads: “This is to confirm that Dangote Plc. trucks are exempted from the restrictions of movement and total lockdown of the state as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

“You are requested to permit the trucks to move freely within the state because of the essential multi-sectoral services the company renders to the public. Thank You.”

But, Fani-Kayode, in his reaction, asked Gov Abiodun to explain why Dangote trucks must be granted waivers in spite of the lockdown, asking if some were more equal than others.

Fani-Kayode, on his Facebook page, described as a crying shame, the fact that “a few sons of the South West bow, quiver and tremble before their masters.”

He queried if Dangote trucks “are immune to COVID-19.”

His words: “Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state ought to explain this. Are some more equal than others? It is a crying shame that a few sons of the South West bow, quiver and tremble before their masters.

“Are Dangote’s drivers and trucks immune to COVID-19? Will you give similar exemptions to southern businessmen and traders? Shame on you!”

Meanwhile, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abiodun on New Media, Emmanuel Ojo, said the state government has granted exemption to all manufacturers of essential food items like rice, sugar, noodles, flour, salt, water, dairy foods, detergents and others.

He said it was not only Dangote that received the exemption.

However, Nigerians are seeking to know why Dangote was the only company mentioned in the said letter.
https://dailypost.ng/2020/04/06/covid-19-lockdown-gov-abiodun-under-attack-for-exempting-dangote-trucks/

Only in Nigeria!

The letter was purposely drafted exempting Dangote trucks from the ban while others can go and die. Chai...Nigeria don suffer

Nigerians complains over everything...if dangote trucks were allowed free movement and the people that are suppose to buy his products,are all on lockdown..how e take affect the average man..na dia own problem be dat..maybe na spirits go patronize am.

You see life?


Mumu dey smell

Why won't his trucks be exempted. He paid his dues, he gave towards the fight against COVID-19. It is wiser giving to the greedy than the needy.

Really

Afonj.... Must warship Fulani
Must
Is a permanent relationship

Padi Padi government as usual

Kwanza:
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has criticised the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for exempting Dangote trucks from COVID-19 restriction order in the state.

DAILY POST recalls that Ogun, alongside Lagos and Abuja, have been shut down, in accordance with the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari, to reduce the spread of Coronavirus in Nigeria.

On Friday, the state government announced the closure of 12 major roads into the state to prevent any vehicular movement within and outside Ogun.

However, the state government, through a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Tokunbo Talabi, on Saturday, told security and traffic agencies to exempt Dangote trucks from the movement restriction order.

The letter reads: “This is to confirm that Dangote Plc. trucks are exempted from the restrictions of movement and total lockdown of the state as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

“You are requested to permit the trucks to move freely within the state because of the essential multi-sectoral services the company renders to the public. Thank You.”

But, Fani-Kayode, in his reaction, asked Gov Abiodun to explain why Dangote trucks must be granted waivers in spite of the lockdown, asking if some were more equal than others.

Fani-Kayode, on his Facebook page, described as a crying shame, the fact that “a few sons of the South West bow, quiver and tremble before their masters.”

He queried if Dangote trucks “are immune to COVID-19.”

His words: “Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state ought to explain this. Are some more equal than others? It is a crying shame that a few sons of the South West bow, quiver and tremble before their masters.

“Are Dangote’s drivers and trucks immune to COVID-19? Will you give similar exemptions to southern businessmen and traders? Shame on you!”

Meanwhile, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abiodun on New Media, Emmanuel Ojo, said the state government has granted exemption to all manufacturers of essential food items like rice, sugar, noodles, flour, salt, water, dairy foods, detergents and others.

He said it was not only Dangote that received the exemption.

However, Nigerians are seeking to know why Dangote was the only company mentioned in the said letter.
https://dailypost.ng/2020/04/06/covid-19-lockdown-gov-abiodun-under-attack-for-exempting-dangote-trucks/

If those trucks are not allowed movement, the economy of Ogun state will fall into comatose. Kudos to the governor.

The order should have been ALL trucks carrying essential commodities.

Or are Dangote Cement Trucks needed this period too?

He should have specified the ones he meant and save himself all these dragging.

8th Wonder of the Modern World: Nigerian Political Exceptionism.

Yoruba Muslims will always hate this man (Femi Fanny Kayode) for always saying the truth, the prefer to be living in bondage

This country can't move forward if they refuse to make sure nobody I repeat nobody is above the law why can't the lockdown affect dangote's business also does he have 2 heads fucking assholes and hypocrite that's wat we have as leaders

OkpaAkuEriEri:
Afonj.... Must warship Fulani Must Is a permanent relationship

you said it all man
afonja ajoka

People like fani kayoyed should stop twisting things around especially as the everage Nigerian mind is sentimental and not logical at all.

It might be that dangote trucks move food items&provisions to major shops and retailers. It will be stupid to starve the state in this time of Corona wouldn't it?

Consider them (dangote trucks) as under the same blanket with pharmacies. If they stop worling the hardships will be more felt.

As for fani kayode must he always be mischievous?? Wht manner of human being is he?? And the more annoying fact is the stupid people that listen to him and support him for reasons best known to them ...shameless people.

Dx people seff..... Nigerians just dey sleep on a bicycle.

If you no Sabi person in dx country...you are on ur own.

So,Dangote company na the only company wey need money Shebi?

Dx is partiality of the highest order