Temidayo Akinsuyi, Lagos

Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) on Tuesday advised Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State not to reverse the ban on commercial motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles (Keke) which is in operation in the state.

He, however, faulted the state government for not putting measures in place to alleviate the pains of the masses that depend on these as their mode of transportation before the enforcement of the ban.
While faulting the timing, Sagay said the state government should have first cleared the buses which are still lying at the ports, put them on the roads before the announcement on the restrictions was made.

Speaking in a chat with Daily Independent, Sagay who lives and has his office in Lagos said though painful, the state government must have taken the decision in the interest of Lagosians as the Okada riders have constituted themselves to menace to other road users.

He said the state government must have considered the security of the state before embarking on the decision based on the nefarious activities of the Okada riders.

“The ban is right on principle. Lagos state government is not telling us everything. I always say that the government knows more than we do. It is not every information available to them they will reveal to members of the public. Lagos state government must have seen some danger signals which makes them act before it is too late. That is my impression on the ban”.

“But I blame them that they did not take little more time to prepare for the consequences. Now they are saying that they have about 600 buses at the ports, they should have cleared those buses first before initiating the ban”.

“ They are a government body, they can accelerate the clearance of the buses within a week, put them on the roads and then go ahead with what they want to do”.

“I support the ban on principle. Apart from what I do not know and I am sure it has to do with the security of Lagos state people. Apart from that, those Okada people are a threat to our existence. They don’t obey any law, they cross red lights”.

“On many occasions, I have had cause to complain to the Commissioner for Transport that Okada riders confront me every time on Eko bridge when I am going home. They are so indiscipline, dangerous and reckless in terms of the injuries and pain they cause”.

“They are riding against the traffic, threatening those of us who have the right of way. We have to move aside for them to rush through. As they are doing it, that encourages yellow buses (Danfo) and they too will join them in going against traffic”.

“Right now on Eko bridge, there is no division between the road that takes you into Lagos and the one that takes you out. They are using it as they like and it is so dangerous to other road users”.

“So, I think the ban is a good idea. Let us clear it and remove that danger from our existence. Maybe the timing was a bit abrupt, maybe they should have brought in alternative vehicles to cushion the effect but as far as I am concerned, there should be no going back.

“They should now rush to provide the alternative buses to cushion the pains of the people” Sagay advised.

https://www.independent.ng/dont-reverse-ban-on-okada-sagay-counsels-sanwo-olu/

Exactly, don't even try it, if you're not happy with the ban, u can move to other states and for those of you condemning sanwolu, u guys praised ur state govt(Imo, Anambra, kano, Jos etc) when they banned okada, how is sanwolu case diff?

Government should work with private transporters to provide alternatives.

Mkpi

Most of these okada riders are from the North and Niger Republic. They believe the only place they can make money is Lagos. But alternative should have been provided

He should have put alternative in place

valarmorghulis:
Exactly, don't even try it, if you're not happy with the ban, u can move to other states and for those of you condemning sanwolu, u guys praised ur state govt(Imo, Anambra, kano, Jos etc) when they banned okada, how is sanwolu case diff?

It should not be reversed but there should be an alternative measures in place.

You want Lagos to be a mega city just like London, Paris, Jo'burg but you don't want to pay the price.

Every tom dick and harry can't be running from their respective states and constituting nuisance in Lagos State.

What is Okada and Keke doing in a major city like Lagos state?

Every major city in Nigeria has an Okada ban and nobody complained but na Lagos own dey pain Una.

Damnnnnn niggarrr
Is okay sha

But the ban get as you be o

Damnnnnn

Anyway Edo state government should not ban more local government from using keke

A niggarrr just invested in that shitt recently o

Bought a keke for almost seven hundred thousand naira
And i gave it out to one man for hire purchase
Anyway that is not gonna be my problem. We don already reach agreement. Na him know where he want for go drive am

Haaa is sagay okay at all? He can't be serious

Then he should be quick to provide immediate alternatives

I concur

I agree but gokada and other structured ones can be allowed

is easier for the LASG to order bikes and keke out of Lagos roads but very hard for the same state government to get rid of tankers from Apapa road. What a double standard?

Even the buses are too slow and not fast enough

Right step in the right direction, first thing first, it is very difficult for a city or country in totality to develop or move forward without making bold and harsh decisions. Government on the other hand should provide jobs or an environment-friendly atmosphere that would integrate these displaced people or else the government is carefully training an irresistible army that would one day come for its neck .

This one is a mad man before na, not surprised at his comment

designking:
You want Lagos to be a mega city just like London, Paris, Jo'burg but you don't want to pay the price.

Every tom dick and harry can't be running from their respective states and constitute nuisance in Lagos State.

What is Okada and Keke doing in a major city like Lagos state?

Typical Nigerian mentality, once it doesn't affect u, every one can go to hell

Hmm

Which kind of people do we have as leaders in Nigeria self?

They always put cart before the horse. Something they should have well planned before initiating the ban.

Na them evil advisers

I support this 100%

I have a feeling these people know something that they all don't feel like saying in public to avoid long talks, but there is a security threat they are trying to avoid and fast too....based on a credible intelligence report.

helinues:
Which kind of people do we have as leaders in Nigeria self?

Mumus , Morons, lifeless ones and zombies

DWJOBScom:
I agree but gokada and other structured ones can be allowed

No much difference between them

designking:
You want Lagos to be a mega city just like London, Paris, Jo'burg but you don't want to pay the price.

Every tom dick and harry can't be running from their respective states and constitute nuisance in Lagos State.

What is Okada and Keke doing in a major city like Lagos state?

These cities you called have sweet alternatives, and they are a developed western side, you cant compare it to 3rd world also consider the 25 million plus population of Lagos

Why not?
I thought the Government was for the People.

Make appropriate replacements for the Okada before banning them at least

Anyways, What is that Graphic Design need that you've been hoping to take care of?

Well, you can tell it to me over on Whatsapp so we can discuss it in full.
There's always fried Chicken Available. so

Hope bicycles are allowed? because i am definitely getting one soon.