Lagos govt justifies vehicles auction, says review underway

 

The Lagos State Government has justified the recent auction of 130 vehicles seized by the Ministry of Justice and the State Taskforce for different traffic violations.

Moyosore Onigbanjo, the state's Attorney-General/Justice Commissioner, revealed this on Tuesday during a Channels TV programme, adding that the law will be examined.

He stated, "Deterrence is the essence of the law. 

Some people argue that the punishment is inappropriate, but their opinions depend on their perspectives. 

The government does not intend to punish its citizens, but law and order must be maintained. 

While some may grumble when these regulations are implemented, the vast majority of Nigerians comply with all laws when they travel overseas.

"Do not attempt to stir up feelings after you have put your livelihood at risk by breaking the law. 

If you see the Lady of Justice, she is blindfolded and does not look at your emotions; similarly, the law does not consider your feelings. 

Why jeopardise your only source of income if you know it is the only thing you have to support yourself? 

Why take the chance by breaking the law?

"Driving against traffic had become such a hazard and a threat to society that drastic action was required, and the legislators at the time enacted these penalties. 

There is a procedure for amending the law, allowing anyone to approach their legislators in the state House of Assembly with the argument, "This is harsh, and you should modify the law." 

This could initiate the process, but there is already a process in place to examine the statute."

MC Oluomo denies directing sticker sales in parks for Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu

Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya (a.k.a. MC Oluomo), Chairman of Lagos State Parks and Garages, has denied directing the sale of stickers depicting All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Babade Sanwo-Olu to commercial bus operators and tricycle drivers.

He stated that anyone discovered with the stickers should be arrested. He described the conduct as another attempt to smear his reputation and diminish Tinubu and Sanwo-popularity. Olu's

Akinsanya stated, "Normally, I would have dismissed the film knowing that it was the product of naysayers, but given the election season, I am also aware of their malevolent objectives and the cheap political goal they intend to achieve with it.

"I am obligated, however, for the sake of accuracy to correct the record. I knew nothing about the aforementioned sticker, nor did I authorise its sale. I visited the scene of the incident in order to conduct a comprehensive investigation, but I was unable to locate the individual.

"We oppose anything that would impede the free flow of business or cause hardship for our people.

A video clip is currently circulating online that depicts a dispute between two individuals over a sticker.