MOTOR CYCLIST VS EDO POLITICS

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Edo won't ban Okada - Oshiomhole

by James Azania

Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole on Monday said the state government would not ban commercial motorcyclists, also known as Okada riders, from the state.

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Oshiomhole, during a solidarity visit by motorcyclists to Government House, Benin, said contrary to what obtained in some states in the country, his government would not ban the use of motorcycles for commercial purposes in the state.

He, however, appealed to them to abide by all security and safety regulations and not put their lives and that of their passengers at risk.

He said, “As long as I remain the governor, Okada will never be banned in Edo State. I agree that there are some people who have committed crimes using motorcycles, but that does not mean every motorcycle rider is a criminal. Afterall, some kidnappers have used taxis and even jeeps, and we have not banned taxis and jeeps. To me, crime fighting and crime prevention do not require banning okada.”

Earlier, the Chairman of the Edo State Okada Union, Mr. Peter Adoroh, said the motorcyclists were in the Government House to assure the governor of their total support for him in the forthcoming elections.

He said, “We are prepared to return you to office because we have confidence in you. We see all the good work you are doing and we believe if we give you more time, you will do more and more for the state.”