Gov. Bassey Otu Bans Commercial Motorcycles In Calabar | READ DETAILS
Faith Ukanwa
Jun 21, 2023
Gov. Bassey Otu Bans Commercial Motorcycles In Calabar | READ DETAILS
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State, has ordered the immediate ban of all commercial motorcycles popularly known as Okada within the Calabar Metropolis.
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According to a statement released on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Emmanuel Ogbeche, the ban followed due consultations with security chiefs in the state.
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The statement added that those willing to use their motorcycles to earn a decent living, are restricted only to remote areas away from the city centre.
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The state government warned that anyone caught going violating the directive will have the motorcycle impounded and the offender prosecuted.
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"The Governor, Senator Bassey Out, after due consultation with key security chiefs in the state has directed a total ban on the activities of all commercial motorcycles within the Calabar Metropolis,ÔÇØ the statement read.
"Those willing to use their motorcycles to earn a decent living are restricted only to remote areas away from the city centreÔÇØ the statement read in part.
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