The ban on the movement of
commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, seems to have been relaxed by
the Lagos State Government, going by the sheer number of motorcyclists on major
highways.
In areas like Ikeja, Surulere, Ketu,
and some parts of Lagos Island, commercial motorcycles can be often seen plying
their trade with little or no restrictions, as opposed to what was obtainable,
when they were practically run off the roads.
Observers have accused the Governor
Babatunde Fashola administration of relaxing the law based on 2015 political
considerations. Many commercial motorcyclists, who represent a large voting
block, have threatened to withdraw their support for the All Progressives
Congress (APC) party if the law is not repealed or at-least relaxed.
