Okada Riders protest Ban in Lagos
From February 1st, Lagos state Government says it doesn’t want motorcycles and tricycles plying 15 local councils. Reacting to this, motorbike hailing services have taken to the street to protest against the ban imposed in several parts of the state.
Making the announcement, Gbenga Omotoso, commissioner for information and strategy, confirmed that ORide, Max and Gokada would be affected by the ban.
Addressing the protesters, Bisi Yusuf, a member of the state house of assembly who represents Alimosho constituency 1, said the riders would be called for meeting by the assembly.
He asked them to adhere to the law and to conduct themselves appropriately, promising that the issue would be addressed.
“We will do the reasonable thing. But pending that very time, please conduct yourself the way you have done today,” he said.
“Now the government has made pronouncement on this issue. Kindly keep to the law until we call you back. Please we will call you back but you have to maintain the law and exhibit the same conduct which you have exhibited today.
