The Cross River State Governor, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has banned the operations of commercial motorcycles popularly called Okada, in Calabar metropolis.
The governor announced that the ban is “indefinite and total”.
The Governor gave out the directive issue by a Press Release and signed by the Cheif Press Secretary Emmanuel Ogbeche.
The statement warned that the is A total ban on the activities of all commercial motorcyclists within the Calabar metropolis. Noting that Those willing to use their motorcycles to earn a decent living are restricted only to remote areas away from the city centre.
Warning Anyone caught going against this directive will have the motorcycle impounded, and the offender prosecuted.
The Release also warned those involved in criminal vandalization of public amenities like street lights. lamp posts, traffic lights etc are advised to desist forthwith, as culprits will be made to face the full wrath of the law.
Below is the the release
PRESS RELEASE
As the State Government plans towards ensuring a safe and secured Cross River. The Governor, His Excellency Senator Prince Bassey Otu, after due consultation with key Security Chief’s in the state, has directed as follows:
1. A total ban on the activities of all commercial motorcyclists within the Calabar metropolis.
2. Those willing to use their motorcycles to earn a decent living are restricted only to remote areas away from the city centre.
3. Anyone caught going against this directive will have the motorcycle impounded, and the offender prosecuted.
In the same vein, those involved in criminal vandalization of public amenities like street lights. lamp posts, traffic lights etc are advised to desist forthwith, as culprits will be made to face the full wrath of the law.
Emmanuel Ogbeche
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor. Cross River State.
