Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos - Politics

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Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by Nobody: 1:51pm On Jan 31, 2020

Some commercial motorcycle operators on Friday took to the street to express their grievances over the recent decision of the state government to restrict their movement in some Local Government Areas, bridges, and highways in the state.

The operators which include majorly that of Gokada and Max.ng staged a peaceful protest from Oregun road to the state capital in Ikeja.

Bearing various placards, the protesters appealed to the state government to regulate their services and not restrict them from operating.

They lamented that the business is their only means of survival.

Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, announced earlier this week that the government would enforce the ban on motorcycles and tricycles in six local government areas, as well as major highways and bridges from February 1.

He explained that the decision was taken after a robust assessment of the debate on the rate of accidents in Lagos, saying security and safety of the lives of the residents were paramount.

He also warned that all offenders and violators would be dealt with in accordance with the laws of the state.

https://www.channelstv.com/2020/01/31/okada-ban-gokada-opay-operators-others-protest-in-lagos/

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Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by babyfaceafrica: 1:52pm On Jan 31, 2020

Lolz

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Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by Nukilia: 1:55pm On Jan 31, 2020

Buy car and give them to drive undecided

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Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by slivertongue: 2:11pm On Jan 31, 2020

anarchy is looming

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Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by casdoruche: 2:17pm On Jan 31, 2020

I believe uber and bolts are having a hard time competing with these bikers.

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Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by casdoruche: 2:17pm On Jan 31, 2020*

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Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by MANNABBQGRILLS: 2:17pm On Jan 31, 2020*

The operators which include majorly that of Gokada and Max.ng staged a peaceful protest from Oregun road to the state capital in Ikeja.

The state government should regulate their services and not restrict them from operating................

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Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by kirkwood: 2:17pm On Jan 31, 2020

This doesn't make sense at all.

With all this annoying traffic jam in Lagos!

I think this thing called government doesn't make sense at all.

Once you can buy sirens to blow away everybody, you think the world revolves around you.

Nothing lasts forever, for sure!

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Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by Smithkafors(m): 2:18pm On Jan 31, 2020

Nukilia:
Buy car and give them to drive

to worsen the traffic?,Lagos State has no alternative,yet go ahead with policies that are insane.

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Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by americaninja1: 2:18pm On Jan 31, 2020

They just killed some people business.. I thought dey gave dis companies bike preference. Bike should b banned based on their type. These ones are registered under a licensed company an I’m sure dey pay huge tax.

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Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by YorubaNinja: 2:18pm On Jan 31, 2020

Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by ebuk4real(m): 2:18pm On Jan 31, 2020*

Who will then provide an alternative means of survival?

I really ponder to know the very moment our government officials will see public policy as not an impulse surrender to populism.

Rather, it must be a thoughtful, realistic problem solving act, that is preceded by foresight, debate, and the weighing of all angles & scenarios.

We are bereft of leaders....

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Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by IntellectOzone(m): 2:18pm On Jan 31, 2020

Them get two head ni abi what manner of fuckery is this

Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by whytediamond(m): 2:18pm On Jan 31, 2020

They promised to cut down on youth unemployment cry

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Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by Nobody: 2:19pm On Jan 31, 2020

This may start a revolution

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Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by Simbrixton(m): 2:19pm On Jan 31, 2020

business decision by lagos state what they want is to renegotiate how much dey can grab from dese companies

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Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by Larryhoover(m): 2:19pm On Jan 31, 2020

This is a tight call for the govt. due to the challenges of safety and security.
However, the govt. Should look for alternatives means to provide succor to commuters in Lagos as the traffic is getting worse by the day.

For the investors, this is a big blow for them and they need to rethink on how to go about it. Nigeria is just a funny place to invest as you never can tell what policy would affect your business the next day. 7.5VAT implementation commences tomorrow and will most likely affect some businesses.

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Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by sathel(m): 2:19pm On Jan 31, 2020

I don't see the government going back on this one. May God help us all

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Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by MANNABBQGRILLS: 2:19pm On Jan 31, 2020

Kekereekun123:
This may start a revolution

Na revolution you open mouth call laidat?!
Kids everywhere!
huh

Kekereekun123:
With many youths from all over Nigeria surviving with bikes, Keke marwa opay etc. i foresee a revolution taking place . in VI oniru alone there are over 1000 keke riders staying in ghettos all around it may happen.

No wonder!!

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Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by Realtol(m): 2:19pm On Jan 31, 2020

They should engage the government in a robust dialogue and ask for alternatives if they're not going to reverse the decision.

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Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by MrNipplesLover(m): 2:19pm On Jan 31, 2020

Kekereekun123:
This may start a revolution

which revolution?

half of those niggas is probably not a rider of those Okada. probably some paid mofos who them squeeze N200 or N500 for their hands.

u go see, nothing go happen and them go go back to where they came from.

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Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by Badonasty(m): 2:19pm On Jan 31, 2020

Feel sorry for them sha....but the ban should be only on highways and not on inner roads....some areas can’t be accessed without Okada in this Lagos

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Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by kellight(m): 2:19pm On Jan 31, 2020

A country where everyone is confused by their leaders

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Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by Xisnin(m): 2:19pm On Jan 31, 2020

Ambode is to blame.
If he hadn't been a tool just to reverse Fashola's policies,
the Okadas would not have overrun Lagos.

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Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by NaijaOlosho(f): 2:20pm On Jan 31, 2020

During the election period you guys were shouting Sai baba, APC, sanwo olu and doing 4+4 sign grin

Now enjoy the next level cheesy

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Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by Kendumazy(m): 2:20pm On Jan 31, 2020

Mheen! This ban will heavily affect lots of people. Those appointments that these bikes never fail to come to our rescue. How we go take dey do am now.

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Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by judgementyard(m): 2:20pm On Jan 31, 2020

We don't need a prophet to tell us that if the government of Lagos State finally goes ahead with the plan,the rate of crime will definitely increase.
They better make provision for them oh!

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Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by Powersurge: 2:20pm On Jan 31, 2020

The question is can ANYONE go to China to float a company that is contrary to their laws?

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Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by Xisnin(m): 2:20pm On Jan 31, 2020

Kekereekun123:
This may start a revolution

Which country are you from?

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Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by chigoizie7(m): 2:20pm On Jan 31, 2020

They should put their house in order.

I don’t know if it is still applicable now.

But back then, as an undergraduate. There is what is called Okada unions. Every okada rider plying that particular area must be registered to the union. You must also wear their apron with a number at the back. They have a task force put in place to checkmate some of their excesses.

Now, if an okada carried you from another far area to this very area, those task force will stop him and ask for his papers and the union which he belongs to before entering this area.

Now, they can checkmate crimes perpetrated by okada riders or normal bikes.

If they start misbehaving, the authorities of that area will approach the union and sort things out with them.

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Re: Okada Ban: Gokada, Max Riders, Others Protest In Lagos by nickvanilla(m): 2:20pm On Jan 31, 2020

I've been trying to get my hands on that useless law that Lagos State enacted to ban Okadas.

How can you make a law that can directly impoverish millions of people in one day! If this is not pure evil I don't know what to call it. The law must be revoked! We will not stand for this deliberate act of wickedness and economic segregation.

God bless the good people of Lagos State!

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